Discover how nap science benefits cognitive performance, how long should naps be 10–20 minutes, how often should you nap ...

Naps are not just for kids. On a typical day, about one-third of adults manage to take a nap. From allowing you to feel physically refreshed to helping you stay cognitively fit, there are a lot of ...

Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as a way to maintain alertness and well-being. But ...

Ever been stuck staring at your screen, begging your brain for ideas? Science says the answer isn’t more coffee — it’s a nap. Micro-naps — defined as very short sleep episodes lasting between 1 and 20 ...

In those early days of parenting, there’s nothing better than enjoying sweet snuggles with your baby as they snooze on your chest. In fact, in the newborn stage, the majority of your baby’s naps will ...

Talar Moukhtarian previously received funding from UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC). You’re in the middle of the afternoon, eyelids heavy, focus slipping. You close your eyes for half an hour and ...

While my day always starts with a coffee, I never thought I’d be pouring a dark, icy cold brew at 1 p.m. on a Thursday, especially before a nap. The whole concept of a “coffee nap” seems weird to me.

Source: Julius Schorzman [CC BY-SA 2.0] from Wikimedia Commons In many professions long shifts and high levels of stress are the norm. This is a recipe for fatigue, sleepiness, and poor judgement. Not ...

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. When I found out in 2022 that I have a ...

You’re in the middle of the afternoon, eyelids heavy, focus slipping. You close your eyes for half an hour and wake up feeling recharged. But later that night, you’re tossing and turning in bed, ...