You’re powering through your day like a boss. A presentation here, here, a report there—yup, you’re feeling unstoppable. Nothing can bring you down. That is, until it’s 4 p.m., and all of a sudden, ...

It was 2:23 p.m. on a Wednesday, and I had shit to do. All my brain wanted was to work, but all my body wanted—desperately, infuriatingly—was to shut down. My eyelids drooped. My shoulders slumped.

According to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, chief medical advisor for Sleepopolis, that mid-afternoon crash isn’t just in your head. It’s actually a natural dip in your circadian rhythm.

How To Avoid , Afternoon Fatigue. It's 2 p.m., another day at the desk. Are your eyes getting droopy?. Is your brain feeling ...

It's not just you—a lot of us end up dozing off at our desks in the afternoons. Before you reach for yet another coffee, though, you're going to want to know why you're so sleepy that you're about to ...

Feeling drained lately? That afternoon slump hitting harder than usual?Here's the thing: it might not be your busy schedule ...

It happens like clockwork. Around 2 or 3 p.m., energy levels plummet, concentration wavers, and productivity nosedives. This mid-afternoon slump affects nearly everyone, regardless of how well they’ve ...

In a culture that tends prize busyness above all else, rest can feel like rebellion. We push through afternoon fatigue with another cup of coffee, scroll through our phones during “breaks” and wear ...