For many, a New Year’s Eve celebration is not complete without good friends and fun times. But with an all night celebration, comes the difficulty of staying up all night! This can be a challenge when you are used to a regular 9 to 5 schedule. Since most jobs don’t let employees have January 1st […]
Pink is the new white, at least when it comes to noise in your sleep environment. And don’t worry, that doesn’t mean that you need to paint your walls the perfect shade of bubblegum or buy a new pair of rose-hued sheets. The push for pink is all about sound. White Noise vs Pink Noise […]
Do you dream of achieving the perfect 8-hour sleep schedule? Well, you may need to keep dreaming. After all, the ideal amount of sleep doesn’t come in a one-size fits all solution. In fact, oversleeping can make you feel just as lethargic as sleeping too little, and 8 hours may not be the magic number for you. […]
Will a Boxspring Help me Sleep Better? Many people just assume they need a boxspring. It goes with a mattress like socks go with shoes. Others are a little more skeptical. Why do you need a crate-like box beneath your mattress? In the end, you have to put your mattress on something, and a box […]
You know how important heart health is, and you’re doing everything you can to keep your heart healthy. From limiting alcoholic beverages to hitting the gym and turning down cigarettes, you’ll do what it takes. But did you know that sleep quality can also affect your heart health? A recent study shows that obstructive sleep […]
Humans may not have the power to travel through time, but we certainly know how to manipulate time in order to make the most efficient use of it. When Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first introduced in 1908 in Ontario, Canada, it added one hour to our standard time to make better use of daylight hours. […]
Do you find yourself more anxious and flustered more than usual after a bad night of sleep? According to researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, sleep deprivation can activate certain brain regions that affect our emotional processing, increasing feelings of anxiety. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the study included 18 young healthy adults […]
If you’ve ever yearned to live inside that perfect snapshot of fresh linens, billowy curtains and planters placed just like so, you’ve succumbed to Insta-envy. Even the photos that look like they are candid snapshots somehow portray that effortless happiness we all crave. Images like these are the very visual representation of a fashionably put-together life. […]
Which pillows are the most reliable for a good night’s sleep, and how often should you replace them? With so many different types on the market — from foam to latex to feather — it can be difficult to know. While materials can change from brand to brand, most pillows, regardless of material, need to be replaced […]
Mattresses can be expensive, but finding the right mattress is important. Think about it: Out of all the furniture in your house, you spend the most time in your bed. So what exactly are you paying for when you purchase your mattress? Here’s a breakdown of the cost of a mattress. Inner construction From metal […]
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