More that 8 in ten survey respondents think that people often or sometimes misuse prescription sleep aids. As with most medicines, prescription sleep aids have side effects too. Make sure you speak with your physician about these prior to starting. Speak to your physician about alternatives! Quit Counting Sheep…Sleep with a Wolf!
Fact 5: Six in Ten healthcare professionals do not feel that they have enough time to have a discussion with their patients about insomnia during regular office visits. Really??? So, if you are having trouble sleeping write that down along with any other issues you would like to discuss. When your physician comes in to […]
According to the National Sleep Foundation: Fact #2: The higher the altitude, the greater the sleep disruption. Generally, sleep disturbance becomes greater at altitudes of 13,200 feet or more. The disturbance is thought to be caused by diminished oxygen levels and accompanying changes in respiration. Most people adjust to new altitudes in approximately two to three […]
For the next 25 days I will be sharing a new random fact about sleep. Make sure to stay tuned each day! Day 1: Man is the only mammal that willingly delays sleep. One really needs to think about why we would want to delay something that makes one feel so wonderful and refreshed! Why […]
Getting enough sleep has this positive perk—couples are more satisfied with their partners when they are rested. Researchers at Florida State University studied 68 newlyweds over a 7 day period. Each couple recorded the number of hours slept and answered 2 sets of questions on a scale of 1 (not satisfied at all) to 7 […]
Sleep is essential for a healthy heart. People who don’t sleep enough are at higher risk for heart disease. One study that examined data from 3,000 adults over age 45 found that those who slept fewer than six hours per night were about twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack as people […]
How you share your bed with your partner may reveal more about your relationship than you might think. According to research from the U.K. hotel chain Travelodge and relationship psychologist Corinne Sweet most couples sleep in 8 primary positions and each one tells you something. The Liberty: 27% sleep back to back without touching. This position […]
Wolf Corporation has been building mattresses for over 140 years. For the past 10 years Wolf has developed a way in which all of their innerspring mattresses may be compressed, rolled, boxed and shipped! Talk about easy shipping and how about easy installation! Anyone can compress and roll an all foam mattress but it is […]
Getting out of bed may be the last thing you feel like doing when counting sheep just won’t work, but it can actually help you fall back to sleep faster — and reduce the stress of staring at the clock. “When a person stays in bed and they can’t sleep, the bedroom can induce a […]
According to BedTimes Magazine, December, 2015: With the season of increased spending upon us, does a good night’s sleep make a difference in curbing impulse buys? Researchers at UMass Amherst and Harvard say yes. With two experiments, researchers found that those who considered purchasing a laptop either in the morning or later at night had […]
Have you ever been to a seminar or in a class where someone asks, “How much sleep do you get each night?”. I am always surprised by those that say 4-5 hours is all they need and stick their chests out thinking this is something to be proud of. As a normal practice I get […]
According to the National Sleep Foundation, Newborns sleep a total of 14 to 17 hours a day on an irregular schedule with periods of one to three hours spent awake. 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 […]
According to the National Sleep Foundation, One of the primary causes of excessive sleepiness among Americans is self-imposed sleep deprivation. Take a nap this weekend and enjoy your Sweet Dreams Tonight!
According to the National Sleep Foundation: 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. What do you have to lose? Hours of sleep….Give it a shot and […]
Everyone has different likes and dislikes. This is true with different types of mattresses although somethings are true for everyone. Your mattress needs to support your body in a neutral position, one in which your spine has a nice curvature and your buttocks, heels, shoulders, and head are supported in proper alignment. If a mattress […]
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