You might take one after your early shift, during your lunch break while working from home, or at the weekend. Many people ...

Back to school means getting kids back to their regular sleep patterns. For many the adjustment can be difficult. Now, a new study finds taking a little daytime nap might be just what the doctor ...

Heart attacks are a leading cause of death worldwide, and occur when blood flow to the heart is partially or fully blocked. Though it can be fatal if not treated immediately, heart disease can be ...

(WBZ/CBS Local)-- Today is "National Napping Day" which is observed every year on the day following the return of daylight saving time. A new study finds a midday snooze can lower your blood pressure, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A study claims to have found a connection between certain types of naps and mortality. Specifically, the ...

People with certain types of napping patterns have a greater risk of an early death, researchers are slated to report at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Photo by SHVETS ...

Individuals who took extended daytime naps or had inadequate nighttime sleep faced a significantly increased risk for incident atrial fibrillation (AF), with a threefold increased risk among those ...

According to Hannigan, the optimal time that a nap should last is around half an hour – so be sure to set your alarm before ...

If you make naps a lifelong practice, you can reap their benefits into old age. There's even evidence that regular napping ...