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

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 ...

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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.

NASA isn't just unlocking the mysteries of space travel; they're also figuring out the best way to sneak in a little snooze without waking up groggy and feeling like you've wasted half the day.

Personalized napping is emerging as a new approach to daytime rest, tailored to your needs, fitness level, and fatigue level. Far from a one-size-fits-all model, it aims to maximize the benefits of ...

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Official advice says that healthy adults require 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night for physical and mental health. Anything ...