Many of us feel the need to take a mid-afternoon snooze—whether it's to catch up on lost zzz's, reduce fatigue or increase alertness. According to a Pew Research Centre report, one-third of American ...

Every semester, students are in a constant battle with sleep deprivation. Schoolwork, sports, clubs, family and social life require them to be continuously awake and alert. However, sleep deprivation ...

In the United States, as many as a third of adults regularly partake in a midday catnap, according to the National Sleep Foundation. If you are in good health, these short daytime sleeps can bring ...

Eachnight will ask nappers to test out theories related to the best nap duration and the effects of napping on fatigue. Getty Images/iStockphoto It seems like loving naps could really pay off.

Children aren't the only ones who can benefit from naps. After hours of working, many adults experience a mid-day slump of drowsiness and find themselves in desperate need of a re-charge. But instead ...