As the importance of sleep becomes more well-known, many companies are looking to the benefits of snooze for more productive employees. Places to nap, a more flexible schedule or just making sleep an open conversation are becoming common perks provided by employers in the United States. In addition, there could be another helpful sleep perk […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) brings along serious health risks, and having asthma could increase your chances of developing sleep disorder. Published in the January 13th issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Mihaela Teodorescu and her team found that the longer their participants had asthma, the stronger the risk was for OSA. […]
According to a new study, 53% percent of organizations have set schedules that actively encourage chronic sleep loss. Contributing to Harvard University’s findings that sleep deprivation costs the U.S. economy $63 billion each year due to lost productivity. Employees that are battling any kind of insomnia are linked to 7.8 missed days of productivity alone. […]
Light plays a crucial role in your life, even at work. Scientists in Brazil have found further evidence of why it’s better to work in an office with windows that allow you to soak up natural sunlight. A consistent lack of light exposure during your work day could lead to sleep issues, along with psychological and […]
It’s refreshing and exciting when you wake up from a great dream ready to begin your day. According to Yahoo Health, dreams add something special, boosting your morning mood, productivity and are good for your health. Try these sleep expert approved tips to ease your subconscious, relax your body and make more amazing trips to […]
Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder that could be taking away from the quality of your life. Characterized by pauses in breathing while sleeping up to hundreds of times a night, the chronic sleep disorder is estimated to affect the lives of at least 22 million adults in the U.S., according to the American […]
Happy New Year from Gallery Furniture’s Sleep Center! How much sleep did you collect last night? If you went to bed way earlier than you intended, don’t feel bad because chances are you weren’t alone! As a great way to kick off 2015, Jawbone took a look at how our celebrations affected our sleep last […]
2014 was a big year for sleep as it made headlines across the world for its seemingly magical impact on our health and happiness. Check out some of the amazing things we’ve learned this year: 1. A lack of sleep can shrink your brain: Researchers from the University of Oxford found that while our brains […]
As Americans strive to make their dreams come true by gearing up to power through a work day, they seem to be cutting back on sleep. New research from the University of Pennsylvania is suggesting that long work days and seemingly endless commutes may have a role in our nation’s chronic sleep loss. According to […]
As sleep continues to get its much deserved time in the spotlight, you may began to hear terms you’ve never heard before. To help make learning about shut-eye an easier experience or just to sound cool, check out these 15 words and definitions provided by About.com to expand your sleep vocabulary: 1. Bruxism: The involuntary […]
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