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 […]
Scientists have discovered that plant mattresses were the way to go 77,000 years ago. According to Daily Mail, cavemen were clever enough to discover ways to make sleeping more comfortable. Early evidence of bedding made from compacted stems and leaves at a rock shelter were found in South Africa. At the Sibudu site, at least […]
What’s in a dream? According to Dream Moods, humans have been trying to properly interpret their dreams since 3000-4000 B.C, using clay tablets to record their nighttime trips. These personal, mysterious experiences are sometimes vivid and full of strong of emotions, while others seem to fade from memory in minutes, making writing down dream content—emotions, […]
Have you ever considered where the practice of sleeping on pillows came from? According The Green Light District, while pillows today are known for their comfort, history reveals that this was not always the case. In the past, pillows ranged from simple stones to wooden stands. Known to have existed in ancient Egypt and even […]
When we think of the ideal place to a baby to sleep, it’s likely that we picture a wooden baby crib with a nice mobile hanging above it. However in Finland, that’s not always the norm. Imagine transforming a cardboard box into the perfect place for your newborn to sleep. For more than 75 years, mothers-to –be […]
Narcolepsy is a chronic brain disorder that involves poor control of sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy experience periods of extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden, irresistible bouts of sleep that can strike at any time. These “sleep attacks” usually last a few seconds to several minutes. Often time people fall asleep in the middle of conversations, eating, […]
The Tempur-Pedic mattress is a popular choice for many consumers. But, the viscoelastic foam was not intended to be slept upon in its early stages of development. The breathable material is known for its ability to distribute pressure or body weight over an entire surface. As a mattress, it never needs to be flipped or […]
While pillows today are known for their comfort, history reveals that this was not always the case. In the past, pillows ranged from simple stones to wooden stands. Pillows are known to have existed in ancient Egypt and even as far back as Mesopotamia. Egyptians made lavish headrests made of solid wood. They were carved […]
The first Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine was developed by Australian researcher, Dr. Colin Sullivan during the early 1980s. The invention is considered a landmark development in the treatment of sleep apnea. His machine contained a reversed vacuum cleaner motor which blew into the patient’s nasal passage, using tubing to keep the airway open. […]
It is believed that the study of sleep has existed since the beginning of time. Researchers find it difficult to pinpoint any particular person, date or event that began sleep research. There are very few, if any, medical specialties that do not intersect with the study of sleep. It is a multidisciplinary science. Here are […]
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