How much sleep do you get each night? The National Sleep Foundation is adamant that adults get between 7-9 hours of sleep a night for optimal health, with 8 hours of sleep being a well-known sweet spot. However, the sleep community is in a serious debate this month as The Washington Post released an article […]
At this point I’m pretty sure you have figured out that “willing” yourself awake doesn’t work no matter how hard you try. When you go without sleep, you are setting yourself up for a long day of low energy as you make more mistakes, misplace items, eat more, can’t concentrate, look less attractive and that […]
As we are always bringing you up-to-date information on the dangers of sleep apnea, you may be wondering, is it really that big of a deal? The answer is absolutely! We all know someone who’s snoring is so bad, you can still hear it in the next room. However, snoring is mostly annoying and is […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oF0-28MOoU Our childhood blankies are getting a major upgrade thanks to the innovative twist happening at British Airways with their “happiness blanket.” This unique blanket has been exclusively designed to measure a passenger’s satisfaction during a flight. Business Week tells us that the blanket uses neuro-sensors to analyze levels of stress and relaxation. The blanket […]
Take a moment to think about how well you’ve been sleeping lately. Here at Gallery Furniture, we embrace everything that high-quality sleep has to offer and we want to make sure that you have the necessary sleep resources. The importance of an excellent mattress is one that shouldn’t be taken lightly, so our selections include […]
A small amount of pain can easily ruin a great night’s sleep and patients with fibromyalgia know the struggles firsthand. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing people to feel pain, mental distress, and fatigue. The Huffington Post filled us on the 8 things that we all should know […]
The link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and diabetes is back in the spotlight with the largest study to ever explore it being conducted recently. Researchers at the University of Toronto involved 8,678 Canadian patients to confirm the research of earlier, smaller studies. The patients were all suspected to have OSA without diabetes to establish a […]
Sleep deprivation is risky behavior, but many don’t realize until it’s too late. Following the tragic highway collision that resulted in heartbreaking consequences for comedian Tracy Morgan and his mentor, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is reiterating the dangers of drowsy driving. Drowsy driving is responsible for more than 100,000 automobile accidents and 1,550 […]
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common recommended treatment for people who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While OSA increases serious health risks such as heart disease, a new study is suggesting that CPAP therapy may rapidly decrease those risks as it quickly improves arterial tone and blood pressure. On Wednesday, June 4, […]
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