Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Misconceptions About Sleep
In this blog post, we aim to discern between fact and fiction in relation to sleep guidelines. With so much information swirling at our fingertips, it sometimes becomes hard to tell what’s true or false. Read on for an assessment of common myths about sleep, according to Dr. Daniel Buysse, from the University of Pittsburgh’s Sleep Institute: […]
Fostering a Sleep-Improving Schedule
Today, we have an easy guide for you to follow, which may improve your quality of rest tonight! There are a number of things that can affect how well you sleep at night; everything from the mattress you have, to your diet, to whether or not you’ve got a newborn at home. They can all […]
Bad Sleep Quality and Heart Failure Could be Associated
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, […]
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 […]
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