When I nap, I nap hard. I’ll lay down for what’s supposed to be a 15-minute snooze only to wake up three hours later dizzy and confused. Naps are supposed to make you feel refreshed, reenergized, and ...

So, what exactly happens inside your body when you consistently indulge in a mid-day snooze? Let's dive into the fascinating physiological and psychological transformations. When you lie down for a 30 ...

There's a term for that sleepy, almost-drunk feeling — it's called sleep inertia, says Dr. Seema Khosla, a sleep medicine physician and the host of Talking Sleep, a podcast from the American Academy ...

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.

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 ...