Insomnia is no joke, especially if you are mom with a ton of things of your to-do list. It’s common for moms to battle insomnia after being woken up by their new baby or 5-year-old who needs mom to check under the bed for monsters. With so many responsibilities, it can be difficult to lie […]
You can be sure that sleep is critical to both preventing and healing your body from illness. According to EurekAlert!, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania conducted two studies in fruit flies, which were published in the journal SLEEP. The first study was able to show that an increased amount of […]
Let’s be honest, most of us think that adjustable beds are more suited for older adults or can only benefit a medical condition. However, Gallery Furniture Sleep Expert, Brandon Jackson recently informed me that I couldn’t be more wrong. Everyone could benefit from having an adjustable bed in their home. With numerous studies and doctors […]
So you’re up at 3 am and glad that it isn’t time for work, but as you stare at the clock, sleep isn’t coming. What do you do? The decision you make is crucial to when and if you’ll be able to get some more snooze. Try these sleep tips from Men’s Health to get […]
How do you feel after a great night of sleep? According to The Huffington Post, research suggests that not only does sleep play a role in how you feel, but how well you perform academically. Researchers in Belgium from KU Leuven and Ghent universities, teamed up to interview 621 college freshmen about their sleep habits around […]
Sleep machines for infants are a popular choice for parents who want to ensure their infants aren’t disturbed by loud noises while they sleep. However, the dangers of the machines can be similar to the ones adults face when listening to headphones too loudly on a consistent basis. According to a study shared last year […]
For women, obtaining sleep can be difficult in the days before and during their periods. Along with common symptoms such as headaches, cramps and bloating, hormonal changes may make sleep nearly impossible with constant disturbances. In fact, according the National Sleep Foundation, 23% of women say their sleep is more disturbed in the week before […]
As the temperature continues to drop in Houston, winter sleep should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Quality sleep during the winter season can be just as difficult to obtain as it is during a hot, sticky summer. Avoid these cold weather mistakes suggested by The Huffington Post to keep sleeping soundly: Cranking up the heater: […]
Shift work has already been named by numerous studies to be detrimental to our health, including increased risk of obesity and heart disease. And now, Time Magazine tells us research is suggesting that brain health may be on the decline thanks to working hourly shifts. Published in Occupational & Environment Medicine, more than 3,000 people […]
How will you be keeping warm this winter? According to About.com, the first electric blanket was invented sometime in the early 1900s. They were not only big and bulky but, dangerous and considered odd, with no practical purpose. The term “electric blanket” wasn’t even used until the 1950s. People called them “warming pads” or “heated […]
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