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A good mattress is key for getting a good night’s sleep!

A good night’s sleep is the most important factor for good health and well-being—more vital to wellness than even a healthy diet, exercise or regular medical checkups, according to consumers surveyed on behalf of the Better Sleep Council (BSC).  Consumers also see a clear connection between the quality of the sleep they get each night […]

#22 out of 25 Random Sleep Facts…Sleeping at work?!?

According to the results of National Sleep Foundation’s 2008 Sleep in America poll, a surprising 34 percent of respondents reported their employer allows them to nap during breaks and 16 percent provide a place to do so. Wolf Corporation is a mattress manufacturer. What better place to work and nap?  I often find our employees […]

21st Random Sleep Fact…Driving While Sleepy!

According to the results of National Sleep Foundation’s 2008 sleep in America poll, 36 percent of Americans drive drowsy or fall asleep while driving. Sleeping while driving is a sure way to hurt yourself as well as others.  Sleepiness decreases your reaction time and your awareness.  When you are tired, your ability to react, concentrate, […]

Random Sleep Fact #20…Self-imposed Sleep Deprivation

One of the primary causes of excessive sleepiness among Americans is self-imposed sleep deprivation. Some people stay up late on purpose because they want to get more work done, spend time on electronics, use coffee as a crutch, or don’t recognize the importance of sleep.  Don’t let this be you! Not getting enough sleep is […]

19th Random Sleep Fact…Melatonin and Sleep

Some studies show promise for the use of melatonin in shortening the time it takes to fall asleep and reducing the number of awakenings, but not necessarily total sleep time. Other studies show no benefit at all with melatonin. Natural melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, helps humans fall asleep.  Synthetic melatonin has been available […]

Snoring and Sleep Disruption…random sleep fact 17 out of 25

Snoring is the primary cause of sleep disruption for approximately 90 million American adults; 37 million on a regular basis. How do you stop snoring?  Try these natural solutions and lifestyle changes, which may help you stop snoring. Change Your Sleep Position. … Lose Weight. … Avoid Alcohol. … Practice Good Sleep Hygiene. … Open Nasal […]

#16 in 25 Random Sleep Facts…Snoring

Snoring is the primary cause of sleep disruption for approximately 90 million American adults; 37 million on a regular basis. If we were to combine the sounds of all the world’s snorers on any given night, you’d hear the snorting, snuffling symphony of roughly 25% of the adult population. Considering the average snore can reach 60 […]

Day 16 of 25 Random Sleep Facts…Teens and Sleep

There are individual differences in the need to nap. Some adults and children need to nap. However, the majority of teenagers probably nap in the afternoon because they are not sleeping enough at night. FACTS Related to teens and sleep: Sleep is vital to your well-being, as important as the air you breathe, the water […]

Day 15 of 25 Random Sleep Facts!

The body never adjusts to shift work! Even though there is a chance you may not adjust to working such an abnormal schedule, there are things you can do to make it a little bit easier on yourself. Strategies for coping depend on your personal needs, your job requirements, and what is going on in […]

# 13 and #14 of the 25 Random Facts About Sleep

13.  When infants are put to bed drowsy but not asleep, they are more likely to become “self- soothers,” which enables them to fall asleep independently at bedtime and put themselves back to sleep during the night. 14.    Eighty-two percent of healthcare professionals believe that it is the responsibility of both the patient and the healthcare […]

Day 12 of 25 Random Sleep Facts

Newborns sleep a total of 14 to 17 hours a day on an irregular schedule with periods of one to three hours spent awake. Newborn babies sleep a lot. Expect your baby to be asleep for up to 18 hours out of every 24 in his first few weeks. But he won’t sleep for more than one […]

Day 11 of 25 Random Sleep Facts

According to the International Classifications of Sleep Disorders, shift workers are at increased risk for a variety of chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases. Working Shifts: 9 Tips for Better Sleep If your job requires that you work the night shift or hours other than the traditional 9 to 5, you need to […]

#10 in the List of 25 Random Sleep Facts

Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise. For years your doctor, your mom and your friend who goes to the gym multiple times a week have probably been telling you to eat better and exercise more. It’s all you hear on television, in the newspapers and on talk radio. New doctors and dieticians […]

9th in the 25 Random Facts of Sleep

We naturally feel tired at two different times of day:  about 2AM and 2PM.  It is this natural dip in alertness that is primarily responsible for the post-lunch dip. The post-lunch dip is a real phenomenon that can occur even when the individual has had no lunch and is unaware of the time of day.  […]

Number 8 of the 25 Random Facts Regarding Sleep

In general, most healthy adults need 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night.  However, some individuals are able to function without sleepiness or drowsiness after as little as 6 hours of sleep.  Others can’t perform at their peak unless they’ve slept 10 hours. Know yourself to know how much sleep you need and where you […]

Number 7 of 25 Random Sleep Facts

Caffeine has been called the most popular drug in the world.  All over the world people consume caffeine on a daily basis in coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, some soft drinks, and some drugs. Too much caffeine may cause insomnia, which can manifest itself as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.  A normal amount of caffeine […]

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