Any more time, I’m told, and you’re entering a different level of sleep. Twenty is just enough to give you that burst of energy to power through the rest of the day. I’m sure there are substances that ...

In a culture that tends prize busyness above all else, rest can feel like rebellion. We push through afternoon fatigue with another cup of coffee, scroll through our phones during “breaks” and wear ...

We’ve all experienced it: the mid-afternoon slump when even coffee can’t keep you awake. The idea of closing your eyes “just for ten minutes” suddenly feels irresistible. But have you noticed that ...

20-minute naps help with problem solving A new study says that a 20-minute nap could help you figure out a problem or give you insight into a situation. Researchers found that people were able to ...

Tell me if this sounds familiar: I think we’ve all had this happen. And while I’m certainly not averse to working sleep into my decision-making process, it might be nice to understand exactly how ...

If you're a fan of an afternoon snooze but sometimes wake up feeling even groggier, you might be wondering how long a nap should be to actually help revive you. A nap can be really good for you if you ...

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It’s an hour or two after lunch, and you’re fading fast. You’d love nothing more than to snuggle under the covers and take a long, deep sleep, but you’ve got to be awake, alert and on fire for a 4 p.m ...