A power nap can power your brain. A study published in the journal Sleep Health found that sneaking in a quick nap during the day may correlate with a larger total brain volume. As we age, our brains ...

A new study warns that long daytime naps and morning naps could be an early sign of serious illness in older adults.

Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a way to compensate for a poor night’s sleep and help keep alert until bedtime. But for older adults, extensive power naps could be an early sign of dementia.

For many of us, sneaking in a short nap during the day feels like the ultimate reset button. Whether it’s a quick afternoon power nap or a longer siesta after lunch, napping often seems like a ...