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I was never much into napping, because I usually sleep enough at night. That is until I became pregnant. Now I can't help lying down for 20 minutes in the afternoon a couple times a week. If even you're not preggers, there are a couple of reasons to take a siesta: napping in the afternoon can improve your memory and snoozing three times a week has been found to be good for your ticker. Read more
Raise your hand if you're gearing up for a Thanksgiving food coma on the couch! While lying down after a huge meal doesn't help the digestion process, napping is good for your brain. A recent study shows snoozing for a short time may help to boost your memory, and help you learn new tasks and ideas. It may also encourage creativity and the ability to see the big picture. Scientists have Read more
It started out innocently enough: Joey and Ross fell asleep on the couch one afternoon and when the two woke up, they happened to be sleeping on top of each other. Nothing technically happened, and they vowed to never tell a soul or mention the sitch ever again, so it was no biggie. Until Joey couldn't take the repression anymore and blurted, "That was the best nap I ever had!" It all went Read more
Judging from the nonstop drone we hear in the background, it's no wonder why this dude dozed off for a few extra minutes of snooze. We've all been there. But he might want to rethink his strategy for sneaking in some sleep. The pool of drool on his desk is a dead giveaway, not to mention a distraction for his opportunistic classmates. Read more
I love how this cat has no desire to spend any quality time with his owner. Once awakened from his snore-fest, he gives a look, takes a long sssstretch, shakes the sleepies out of his eyes and promptly returns to sleep. Sheesh--can't a kitty get an undisturbed nappy up in here? Read more
It takes a village! Psychobabble asks our readers for some nap time help in The Mommy Club group. I am the mother of a 2.5 month old son who is having some issues with napping. When my son hit three weeks, he experienced a nasty case of colic. The only remedy to comfort him was to wear him in a Moby wrap all day. Now at 2.5 months he will only nap during the day while carried in the Moby Read more
Don't be fooled by the cherimoya: though this fruit resembles a tiny dragon curled up for a nap, it's quite the opposite from a sour-tempered, fire-breathing reptile. With a texture that resembles custard or ice cream, the cherimoya surprises with a sweet flavor that tasters liken to a blend of bananas, pineapple, papaya, and strawberry. And fortunately for us, it's in season for another few Read more
Here's another post from our friends at Circle of Moms! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and motherhood stories from our partners at Circle of Moms, including this post from Kim Westerman about giving up your toddler's nap. It's one o'clock in the afternoon — do you know where your toddler is? All his friends are fast asleep, napping soundly after lunch. But your little one is Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Whether you're going by boat, plane, train, or automobile, travel bugs are bound to greet you. Here, some cringe-worthy stats on germs and traveling — and tips on how you can take a trip unscathed. Stay Hydrated According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the air inside planes has anywhere from 10 Read more
Make this Mother's Day memorable and delicious with an impressive brunch spread. Don't hold back here — more is more when it comes to brunch. We've got an idea for a tasty menu that will make any mom feel so loved . . . and full. Mimosas or Bloody Marys? Who says you have to choose? Have a wonderfully boozy start to the day (which will probably be followed by an afternoon nap) with fresh Read more
