The legend of tryptophan in turkey having the power to make people sleepy has become almost as famous as the bird's white and dark meat. But does Thanksgiving turkey actually induce drowsiness?

Word of mouth attributes most of this drowsiness to some mysterious component in the star dish — but does turkey actually make you sleepy? Or are there other culinary culprits at fault?

Soon after this indulgence, they may find themselves craving a nap. This phenomenon brings up a common question: Why does Thanksgiving dinner make people sleepy? A common misconception is that high ...

The grander, the higher, the shinier the better. Yes, that quiet rural backwater of sleepy by-roads, flint cottages and low-key seaside resorts was once both the wealthiest area of England and a ...