Here are great tips to improve your sleep quality in your bedroom! Add Pink Noise Instead of White. Pink noise is blended sounds with a consistent frequency, instead of the combination of sounds of different frequencies, which is called white noise. A new study revealed that 75% of its participants reported more restful sleep with […]
Archive | 2013
Have Type 2 Diabetes or Hypertension? Get Tested For Sleep Apnea!
For the first time, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has issued a recommendation regarding anyone who has Type 2 diabetes or hypertension. People with those health conditions should be evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Diabetes affects more than 25 million people in the US, and about 90-95% of those people have Type […]
Teens Eat More Unhealthy Foods When Sleep Deprived
The difference between teenagers choosing pizza or a salad for lunch can be influenced by whether or not they got enough sleep the night before. At the annual SLEEP 2013 conference, research was presented showing that sleep-deprived teens eat less healthily than teens that are well rested. Sleepy teens eat more unhealthy foods and less […]
Maximize Your Sleep Potential Using Your Senses
Obtaining a night of great quality, deep sleep can be difficult for a lot people due to our constantly moving society. Deep sleep is a unique state of brain function that is critical to how refreshing and effective your sleep is. Learn to slow things down and get your sleep back with these tips: Visual […]
More Couples Sleep Apart Than You May Think
If your partner is a bad sleeper and you are thinking of sleeping in a separate bed, you aren’t alone. According to research by Toronto’s Ryerson University, 30% to 40% of couples sleep apart at night. Although many people say they sleep better with their partner in the same bed, research says different. Colleen Carney, […]
The History of Tempur-Pedic Inc.
The Tempur-Pedic mattress is a popular choice for many consumers. But, the viscoelastic foam was not intended to be slept upon in its early stages of development. The breathable material is known for its ability to distribute pressure or body weight over an entire surface. As a mattress, it never needs to be flipped or […]
End Your Insomnia Woes Without Drugs
There is an easy solution to sleepless nights that has been proven to be effective but, most people haven’t heard about it or considered it. You don’t need to take drugs or even consult your physician to get a great quality of shut-eye. All the treatment takes is 2 sessions with a nurse practitioner that […]
How to Create and Use a Sleep Diary
A sleep diary will help you learn about your sleep patterns and habits. There is no need to rush out and buy one, here’s how to make your own. Create a chart with spaces for: Date Bedtime Wake time Duration of sleep Number of times awake at night Quality of sleep Emotions/Stress Caffeine consumption and […]
Ways Sleep Helps Your Workout
Sleep has long been associated with mental and physical health, protecting you from mental issues like stress all the way to heart disease. Now many researchers are reporting that it can be helpful in performing better in your daily workout. Octaspring sleep expert Tim Pinchin, recently shared his thoughts on how much sleep is needed […]
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