Sleep Resources

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So many elements contribute to our sleep quality. At Mattress Clarity, we believe that knowledge is power – especially when it comes to improving your sleep life!

From life stages and nutrition to mental health and disorders, we’ve cultivated a sleep resource hub to help you along the way. Check out our latest resources and articles below!

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How Sleep Works | Sleep Habits | Disorders & Conditions | Mental Health | Physical Health | Nutrition | Life Stages | Travel | Relationships

Featured Articles

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How to Sleep With Sciatic Pain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and motherhood can bring many new blessings. That doesn’t mean they don’t come with their share of hardships, as …

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What Would Happen If You Didn’t Sleep?

What happens if you don’t sleep? More precisely, what happens to our minds and our bodies when we decide not …

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Early Birds vs Night Owls – Is One Better Than The Other?

Some people wake up bright and early, ready to tackle the day. Others find their stride later in the evening. …

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How to Sleep When You’re Sick – The Best Sleeping Positions

Getting quality sleep can be difficult when you’re feeling under the weather. This article discusses ways to get your best …

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How To Sleep With Neck Or Shoulder Pain

Sacrificing sleep to deal with shoulder or neck pain can be frustrating, especially when you can’t figure out the cause …

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Is Stomach Sleeping Causing Your Skin to Break Out?

In surprising news, your sleep position may contribute to facial acne. Why? Because your pillowcase isn’t as clean as you …

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Sleeping Positions Guide

Quick: How much time do you spend thinking about your sleep position? If you answered “not a whole lot,” you’re …

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How Sleep Works

How Genetics Impact Our Sleep

Sleep is something all humans need, and yet, so much about it remains a mystery. Scientists have established the basics—that …

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Everything That Happens To Your Body While You Sleep

When falling asleep at night, it might feel like your brain and body are “shutting down” or switching off for …

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These 7 Sleep Myths Are Doing More Harm Than Good

How much do you really know about sleep? There are a number of popular myths and misunderstandings about sleep that …

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Sleep Habits

Yoga and Meditation Experts Share Sleep Tips

Whether it’s stress from work, school or a hectic schedule, many of us have trouble winding down and falling asleep …

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How to stay asleep

How to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep All Night

For many of us, getting into a cozy bed after a long day is one of life’s great pleasures. All …

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How Much Sleep Do I Need?

Sometimes, needing to sleep at night can feel really freaking inconvenient. For instance, when you come home after a long …

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Disorders & Conditions

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The Connection Between Alzheimer’s and Sleep

Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in a number of ways, potentially impacting everything from mood to memory to everyday behavior. …

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How to Overcome Down Syndrome Sleep Challenges

Sleep apnea can impact anyone, but it is especially common among men, women, and children with Down syndrome. It can actually …

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Shift Work Sleep Disorder

Shift Work Sleep Disorder

Not everyone has the luxury of working regular, traditional hours. An estimated 15 million Americans, from nurses to skilled tradespeople, …

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Mental Health

Grief and Sleep: How Grief Affects Sleep and What You Can Do About It

If you weren’t already familiar with grief before 2020, you probably are now. In the wake of Covid-19, so many …

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A Complete Guide to Therapy and Sleep

The word “therapy” is typically associated with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In reality, …

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Depression affects 17 million Americans

A Complete Guide To Sleep And Depression

We all know that physical maladies can affect our sleep — tossing and turning due to congestion, or lying awake …

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Physical Health

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How Sleep Impacts Muscle Recovery and Risk of Injury

Looking for the best way to reduce your risk of athletic injury, and to ensure that your post-workout recovery times are optimized? Well, why not …

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How to Sleep with Arthritis

Everyone deserves a comfortable night’s sleep, but it doesn’t come so easily to everyone. There are many factors that can disrupt a good night’s sleep, …

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Fibromyalgia and Sleep Problems: Tips for Getting Deeper Sleep

Living with chronic pain can disrupt many aspects of daily life – especially the ability to get a good night’s sleep. To stop a lack …

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Nutrition

The Relationship Between Popular Diets and Sleep

We know good nutrition is crucial to good health. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, reduces you risk of …

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How Alcohol Impacts Sleep – What You Should Know

Those who drink alcohol have probably had a night where a few drinks left them feeling drowsy. Alcohol is a …

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Sleep Aids: The Ultimate Guide

If you have a lot of trouble falling asleep at night or staying asleep through the night, maybe you’ve thought …

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Life Stages

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Stress And Sleep In College

There’s no doubt about it — college can be stressful. Gone are the days when your routine is predictable and …

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12 Inspiring Bedtime Stories for Your Child

The bedtime story is a time-honored tradition; across the world, parents share cherished tales with their children as part of …

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How to Sleep With Sciatic Pain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and motherhood can bring many new blessings. That doesn’t mean they don’t come with their share of hardships, as …

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Travel

5 Sleep Tips For Holiday Travel

The holidays are already upon us and many Americans are hitting the road to see family and friends. According to AAA, …

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How to Beat Jet Lag

Jet lag has the potential to cast a shadow on any trip, whether that’s an important business trip or the …

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Sleep On Plane Tips

How to Sleep on a Plane: Tips for Pre-Flight and Mid-Flight Rest

Do you sleep on a plane or stay awake? Many of us who travel frequently have simply become accustomed to …

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Relationships

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Cohabitation Convenience Statistics

Have our readers ever heard of the saying, “Two can live as cheaply as one”? Well, it appears many Americans …

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How Long Does the Honey Moon Period in a Relationship Last?

There is nothing sweeter than new love. The heart pitter-patters, butterflies dance in the stomach, and the sun never seems …

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How to Maintain a Solid Relationship with Conflicting Sleep Schedules

Relationships can be a lot of work – even when you get to spend time with your partner every day. …

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