A new study has researchers seeing a potential link between frequently experiencing bad sleep, and heart failure. 50,000 participants’ health was tracked for 11 years, to collect data for the study. They were between the ages of 20 and 89. The research team found that those who often experienced issues getting to, and staying asleep, […]
Archive | April, 2013
5 Steps to a Clean Mattress For this Spring!
Sleep hygiene is very important to maintaining a great environment for where you snooze. Sheets should be cleaned every week to two weeks, in very hot water. But, what about your mattress? Follow these easy steps to clean your mattress this spring! 1. Air it out: Clear your mattress of all sheets, and protectors. Then, […]
A Short History of Sleep: The Ideas that have Formed Today’s Outlook on Shuteye
At the Gallery Furniture Sleep Center, we often find ourselves scouring journals and other resources in an effort to help our readers such as yourself attain better sleep patterns, and ultimately be more productive in your waking hours. However, it’s rare that we take a look at the past in relation to rest. Today, we […]
Xanax And Sleep Paralysis
If you are taking Xanax which, is a drug that depresses the central nervous system and calms the brain, and have also dealt with sleep paralysis, the reality is that it can’t actually harm you. After seconds or minutes, you regain the ability to move again, and no harm is done to your body. Sleep […]
Outsmarting Summer Heat and Humidity to Achieve the Best Rest
Beautiful summer weather is right around the corner, and we’re just as excited about it as you are! Unfortunately, with longer days and yummy barbeques comes humidity. Often times high moisture levels in the air make getting, and staying asleep more difficult. Air conditioners work wonders in cooling down small rooms. However, they’re not always […]
Sleep Quality Can Decrease As The Brain Ages
A new study reported by the Nature Neuroscience journal may provide answers as to why memory declines with age. As we age and brain changes naturally occur, our overall sleep quality is affected leading to a decline in the brain’s ability to store new long term memories. The study by researchers at the University of […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Children Linked to Hindered Cognitive Abilities
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, located in Baltimore, Maryland tested 31 children (19 had OSA, 12 did not) to get a grip on just how much Obstructive Sleep Apnea can affect a child’s developing brain. While the occasional halting of breathing may not seem like a cause for concern, it very well […]
The Scientific Value Of Napping
Taking a nap may be the most effective way to rejuvenate your brain. A new short viral video explains the scientific power of power naps. During the day we use coffee, energy drinks, and a host of other aids to try and stay awake. But the sleep we are trying to avoid may be what […]
Sleeping Less Than Six Hours a Night for a Week Affects over 700 Genes
Typically, when we think of sleep-deprivation, side effects that openly manifest themselves come to mind such as: a lack of energy, poor motor skills, and poor work performance, to name a few. While those noticeable consequences from a sleepless night are generally applicable, losing out on sleep affects our body on a biological level, too. […]
Sleep And Weight Gain May Be Linked
If you sleep 6-hours or less per night, chances are you will have trouble losing weight. New research has found that lack of sleep could be stalling your ability to lose weight, and women who reported sleep problems were more likely to experience a weight gain of 11 pounds or more. New research has revealed […]
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