For many of us, getting into a cozy bed after a long day is one of life’s great pleasures. All your tasks are done and you’re snuggled up between your sheets in blissful quiet, ready to rest. But that pleasure can quickly turn to frustration when you suddenly realize… you can’t get to sleep, even …
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How much do you really know about sleep? There are a number of popular myths and misunderstandings about sleep that you’ve likely heard. For example, that alcohol helps you sleep, or that insomnia is characterized by an inability to fall asleep, or that you can catch up on sleep during the weekend if you are …
Presidents Day is a federal holiday designated to commemorate the achievements of past U.S. presidents. And somewhere in our country’s history, it also became a great time to get a deal on a new mattress. The mid-February timing is ideal for big-ticket sales like mattresses, according to experts. It’s a long weekend, which gives consumers plenty of …
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Raising kids involves a lot of worrying about how to keep them healthy. Are they eating enough? Getting enough activity? Making and maintaining new friendships? And, crucially, are they sleeping well? Sleep is a really important part of any kid’s health. “Sleeping the number of recommended hours on a regular basis is associated with better …
What happens if you don’t sleep? Surely, most of us as teens or college students have asked the question, “How long can you stay awake?” at sleepovers or during all-nighters. And we may have tested our body’s own limits in order to find out. But perhaps we should have been asking a different question: What …
Everyone’s talking about tracking your sleep. Back in 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) labeled sleep deprivation an epidemic. They found that many Americans were getting much less sleep than they needed, which contributed to numerous health and behavior issues such as falling asleep during the day, making more mistakes at work, …
Have you ever stopped to think about how long it has been since you cleaned your pillow? Have you ever cleaned your pillow? If you’re reading this post and watching our video, chances are it’s been a while. Fear not, we’ve got you covered. Whether or not you use a pillowcase, having a clean pillow is important. …
Sometimes, needing to sleep at night can feel really freaking inconvenient. For instance, when you come home after a long day at work and you just want to chill and play video games instead of getting in bed, or maybe you’ve been running around with your kids all day and want some “you” time before …
Weighted blankets have become more and more popular in recent years. The heavy bedding is similar to a comforter, but instead of containing fluffy down or synthetic fibers, it is filled with glass beads, poly pellets, or another weighted material. Most companies advertise that this added weight can help you relax, improve your sleep, and even …
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Going to bed each night might be the most relaxing part of your day. But while you sleep, your body and brain continue to work hard — your brain isn’t “switched off” by any means. When you are asleep, you move through different stages of sleep to complete a full sleep cycle, which lasts around 90 …