What time do you think school should start for teenagers? It’s no secret within the research and education communities that teenagers are struggling to obtain the right amount of sleep, as traditional school schedules aren’t in line with their natural sleep-wake cycle, leading to daytime sleepiness and making poor grades more likely. According to The […]
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How Much Do You Know About Napping?
Learning the art of napping is certainly one thing we can appreciate at Gallery Furniture! It’s amazing what a small amount of snooze in the middle of the day can do for our creativity, memory, productivity, happiness, and health! Research tells us that the best naps are no more than 30 minutes in a cool, […]
7 Things Weird Pregnancy Dreams Are Telling You
I can certainly admit that in the wide range of topics regarding sleep, discussing dreams is a favorite. Not only can they help us become more creative, understand our inner feelings, but dreams can warn us of health issues. During pregnancy, it’s common for women to have bizarre dreams that can lead to more worry. […]
Treating Sleep Apnea Helps Cardiac Patients
Sleep apnea continues to make the headlines, and for good reason. The sleep disorder has been linked to numerous health risks, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia and earlier death. A new study of patients in the hospital with both sleep apnea and heart disease has revealed that treating the sleep disorder with positive airway pressure […]
6 Things to Add to Your Checklist for Better Sleep
On your journey to obtain the best sleep ever, you’ll find plenty of recommendations on what to add to your daily regimen. While the advice is a great place to start, sleep is a personal experience that is unique to each individual. Take note of how you are sleeping each night to make adjustments along […]
22 Fascinating Things to Know About Sleep
As we learn more and more about sleep, we don’t know where the amazing journey will lead. We spend more than one-third of lives collecting snooze, yet no one truly knows why. However, we have learned some amazing benefits and the importance of tucking in for 7-9 hours of high-quality sleep each night, as well […]
Driver Exposes the Truth About Truckers and Drowsy Driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnTzY2cxQio One trucker has taken to YouTube to expose the pressure put on drivers to deliver loads on time, regardless of the risks of drowsy driving. Last month, ABC News sat down with 28-year-old Abe Attallah from Detroit, Michigan on their television show 20/20. Attallah found himself struggling to stay awake behind the wheel while […]
Alzheimer’s Risk Increased By Long-Term Pill Use For Insomnia
It’s no secret that as we age, great night’s of sleep become harder to obtain. Aging patients often turn to prescription medication to help with sleep problems, panic attacks and anxiety. However, The Washington Post has the results of new research that suggests that the long-term use of these medications increases their risk of developing […]
What Time Does America Tuck In?
That’s the question that Jawbone recently answered while tracking movements and sleep patterns around the nation earlier this year. Thousands of Jawbone UP device wearers had their data collected to find out the bedtimes in every county of the United States. The results show that there is a significant difference between the bedtimes of people […]
What Your Brain Was Up to While You Were Sleeping
Getting enough sleep is just as important your diet and physical activity, especially for our brains. Scientist haven’t quite been able to figure out exactly why we need sleep, but there are important functions and purposes that have been discovered. We know that during sleep our brains are hard at work preparing us for the […]
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