If you have trouble sleeping, chances are that you have a physical problem causing the trouble. Here are a few sleep problems and some solutions to them. For waking up in the middle of the night it is suggested that you keep your room dark, try not turn on the tv or computer, also don’t […]
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Longer Daytime Means Less Sleep for Teens
While it may seem obvious, shorter nighttime in spring have proven to lead to less sleep and more sleep disruptions in teens. A study from the Rensselaer Polytechni Institute’s Lightning Research Center found that the increased light exposure delayed the production of melatonin in the teens. The slower production of melatonin makes it harder for […]
Made in USA Furniture
Today a new shipment of solid wood furniture came into Gallery Furniture from American craftsmen and craftswomen in the heartland of America. Solid wood tables, chairs, sideboards, buffets, and more were greeted by “ooh”s and “ahh”s as the staff of Gallery Furniture inspected this new solid wood furniture.Also, bedroom furniture arrived that is solid wood, […]
New Study Shows Less Sleep Can Decrease Potency Of Vaccines
A new study published in the Journal SLEEP shows that getting less than 6 hours of sleep can lower the potency of vaccines. There is more work to be done to examine the sleep patterns, but based on the findings of study researcher Aric Prather, Ph.D., lack of sleep may significantly affect the potency of […]
HGTV Home™ Furniture Collection at Gallery Furniture
Everyone at Gallery Furniture is excited about the arrival of two stunning collections of HGTV® Home furniture this week. Gallery Furniture is proud to display the Woodlands collections and the Modern Heritage collection. Both of these groups were designed by the talented people at HGTV who collaborated to bring these furniture collections to life! The […]
Seasonal Depression Relief Comes With Good Sleep
When the clocks go back and the nights become longer, many people suffer from what is called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. It can result in depression, sleep disorders, and appetite changes and can have a devastating effect on some people. However, researchers assure that a little extra darkness at night isn’t a bad thing. […]
Sleep Deprived Youth Become Less Emotionally Stable Adults
A study focusing on the vocal emotional expression of adolescents and adults found that sleep deprivation can lead to an emotionally unstable youth and later, adulthood. The researchers asked a group of sleep deprived adolescents a series of questions, paying particular attention not only to what they said, but how they said it. By looking […]
The Economic Value of Good Sleep
Studies show that poor sleep contributes to decreased energy and work, memory lapses, anxiety, irritability, depression, stress, weight gain, marital strife, and a host of other health problems. With great sleep however, your energy and work productivity and athletic performance increase, and with better memory and attitude comes quicker and larger raises and promotions. In […]
Emotional Support Provides Relief for Children with Sleep Disorders
Parents try everything to get their kids to sleep, but new research shows that the most effective way might actually entail being emotionally available. The research examined mothers’ behavior toward their children during bedtime, and found that the children slept best when the parents responded correctly to their children’s emotional cues. They did not find […]
Sleep Habits of Presidents
As the President of the United States, there are many obstacles in the way of achieving reasonable health. In an online slide show, the Huffington Post breaks down the known sleep habits of a few past Presidents. Being President of US is the most stressful job in America. William Howard Taft suffered from sleep apnea […]
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