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.

Those of us who remember preschool days perhaps recall a routine of afternoon naps. A busy morning of activity would be followed by lunch and recess and then some much-needed quiet time. Decades later ...

I'm not ashamed to say that coffee is essentially the battery that keeps me powered up, helping me stay alert and focused throughout the day. Most afternoons, I find myself going for that third cup to ...

For kids, naps are usually seen as something to be avoided at all costs. In adults, it can feel like a dream to have time for a nap. Still, plenty of adults manage to squeeze in a midday snooze: Data ...

For many of us, the idea of a nap is a tempting one. We've all felt the mid-afternoon slump—that heavy-lidded feeling that makes us long for a quick rest. But is napping a health hack or a bad habit?

We have all been there. You hit the midday slump and all of sudden you are longing for the comfort of your bed. Should you take a quick catnap or power through the rest of the day? Sleep experts say ...

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A siesta is a short nap in the early afternoon, typically after lunch. While those of us programmed to overschedule our lives may see daytime napping as lazy, it's actually an effective tool in ...