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 […]
Archive | 2014
9 Ways to Get More Sleep Every Night
We’ve all had one of those nights where we find ourselves staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., waiting for sleep to come through for us as we obsess about tomorrow. According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, 63% of adults say that getting enough sleep is extremely or very important, yet […]
Understanding Your Preferred Sleep Position
While everyone’s sleeping style is different and we all have a preferred sleeping position, it’s important to be aware of how that preference affects you. In an effort to bring more awareness to how sleep positions affect our health as well as comfort during the night, The Huffington Post put together this easy to read info-graphic […]
Deaths Linked to Chronic Sleep Loss and the World Cup
Unfortunately, sometimes it takes real situations to reiterate just how dangerous sleep deprivation truly is. The Huffington Post is reporting the death of a 39-year-old Chinese soccer fan who died from a stroke after staying up 48 hours straight to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup games. After the match between Costa Rica and Uruguay on […]
Review Gallery Furniture Sleep Products for Rewards!
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 […]
8 Things to Know About Sleep and Fibromyalgia
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 […]
Large Study Confirms Tie Between Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
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 […]
How to Practice Mindfulness for High-Quality Sleep
Insomnia always seems to strike at the worst time. You may find yourself staring at the alarm clock, stressed and anxious about not being asleep as well as the upcoming day. According to Shelby Freeman Harris, Psy. D at YouBeauty.com, learning the art of mindfulness can change the relationship you have with shut-eye–and you can work on […]
The Consequences of Social Jetlag
One sure way to increase your sleep quality each night is to avoid sleeping in and staying up late on your days off, which is often called “social jetlag.” To help you get more of an understanding of what social jetlag is, how it affects you, and what you can do to prevent it, we […]
The AASM Releases New Statement on Drowsy Driving
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 […]
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