Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite!
Bed bugs are a very real pest threat in American homes. The word “bug”; although often used to signify a host of other insects, actually specifically means bed bug in its original sense and nothing else. They feed primarily on warm human blood without being noticed and their name derives from the preferred habitat of […]
That Evening Nightcap Isn’t Actually Helping You Sleep
Most are familiar with the age old “nightcap,” drinking a modest alcoholic beverage in an effort to get to sleep – and stay asleep – more quickly. However, this is not entirely true. While for some, alcohol helps them ease into sleep more quickly; it has adverse affects on the quality of sleep one gets. […]
The History of Kids And Sleep
Many times it is difficult for parents to get their children to sleep, and a new study shows that it has remained hard to get children to sleep for at least the past 100-years. Researchers have dug deep looking for every study about children’s sleep from the past 112-years and found at least 300 such […]
What Sets the Dormeo Octaspring Mattress Apart from the Pack?
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, at minimum, 40 million Americans suffer from consistent sleep disorders every year. Additionally, 20 million more Americans are sporadically affected by sleep disorders. In our fast paced, seemingly 24-7-365 society, it’s getting harder and harder to get a good night’s rest. From room temperature, to […]
4 Things You Can do to Sleep Better at Night
Often times it is difficult for people to pinpoint exactly why they are fatigued during the day. Although a consistent lack of energy could be a symptom of larger medical issues, try applying these four tricks to see if they help you feel more energized: 1. Avoid sleeping in: Your body likes being on a […]
Coping With Jet Lag
Jet Lag is one of the most common sleeping disorders, and can have an effect on your alertness and your sleeping ability. Both types of people; those who are very well-traveled, and people who catch the occasional recreational flight far away can experience jet lag. In recent years, studies have shown that jet lag is […]
Special Education Children and Behavioral Sleep Problems
Researchers in the United States found that children 6 months old to almost 5 years old that showed sleep-disordered breathing (snoring, and sleep apnea, for example) or behavioral sleep problems (waking up during the night, or having difficulty sleeping) were more likely to need special education at age 8. By surveying parents in the Avon […]
Yoga Alone Shown to Help Those With Sleep Disorders
It has long since been reported that yoga can help curb back pain, relieve stress, and increase flexibility. But, who would have thought that yoga would be able to help those suffering from sleeping disorders? Researchers in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine began their study by analyzing […]
7 Quick Facts About Sleep!
Today, we’ve got 7 quick facts about sleep for you! Some of them may be quite surprising! 1. The longest recorded period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes—the record holder reported hallucinations and paranoia, and his speech was drastically slurred. 2. An infant typically causes on average 400-750 hours of sleep […]
Discovery of Possible Natural Sedative and Sleep Promoter
A team of researchers at Emory University believes they have discovered a naturally created sleep-promoting nutrient present in the spinal fluid that surrounds the brain. Studies conducted on patients diagnosed with hypersomnia, a disorder that causes constant and perpetual tiredness, found that an increase in spinal fluid around the brain serves a natural sedative. The […]
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