Of course, size matters, it always matters. Bigger is always better when it comes to the size of your mattress, especially when you’re sleeping with someone. No one wants to get caught with a mattress that’s too small. That’s like taking out your first date on the city bus... Awkward. Along with size, there are a few other important things to get right, so let’s take a quick look!   Sleep Positions: From Fetal Position to Big Spoon Sharing a bed with your partner can feel like playing a game of Twister when it comes to sleep positions. One moment, you're wrapped up like paper dolls in the fetal position, and the next, you're playing big spoon,  little spoon in a desperate attempt to find comfort.     Obstructive Sleep Apnea Anyone with obstructive sleep apnea knows it’s incredibly difficult to get a restful night of sleep, and it’s even...

  Sleep is one of those things that we know is important, but we tend to make it less of a priority than it should be. Sleep is often regarded as a crucial pillar of overall health and well-being, alongside a balanced diet and regular exercise. Just like those, there are some great physical and mental health benefits that come with consistently getting a good night's sleep. The importance of quality sleep cannot be understated, as it plays a vital role in maintaining our health. This article delves into the numerous health benefits of high-quality sleep, including improved immunity, weight management, and prevention of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, it highlights the importance of investing in a quality mattress to ensure better sleep and emphasizes the significance of mental health month in raising awareness about the importance of sleep.     Mental Health and...

Are you sure it's your bed that's too hot? In some cases, it very well might be your mattress that is retaining instead of dissipating the heat radiating from your body. However, if this is true, then how can one person feel hot when another feels fine while sleeping on the same mattress?    In this article, we're going to explore some of the reasons why you may feel too hot during the night and some tips on how to battle your mattress heatwave.      Here Are Some Reasons Why You Feel Too Hot While You Sleep Room temperature: If the thermostat in your bedroom is set too high, it can make it difficult to sleep. This can happen during summer nights and even in the middle of winter. Bedding materials: Today, bed sheets are bedding available in a wide variety of materials. Higher-quality bed linens and accessories often...

  Almost everyone can fall asleep faster with the right kind of sleep sounds. This usually varies from person to person. Some people say they prefer complete silence, but if you've ever been in a soundproof room, you know that absolute silence is a disquieting experience. Indeed, some noises can be disruptive, but it depends on which sounds you've become accustomed to. Today, we're going to take a look at some helpful sounds and relaxation techniques.      Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Science We now have so much more knowledge about the quality and quantity of sleep we need. Some of the best universities in the world devote considerable resources to improving our sleep.    Soothing Sounds Promote Relaxation  During the night, we go through several stages of sleep. During more profound sleep, normal noises, even if they're relatively loud, won't disturb our sleep. But, unfortunately, even the softest noises...

  The results are in. We have the receipts. Getting enough high-quality sleep is essential to our physical and mental health. Period. No one can be sure when or how we became careless about sleep, but we must come to our senses. Sleep deprivation and poor sleep can catch up to all of us, regardless of age.    Conditions Linked to Poor Sleep According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, insufficient sleep has been connected to several chronic diseases:   Diabetes Insufficient sleep is a contributing factor to an increased risk for the development of type 2 diabetes. The amount and quality of sleep are considered predictors of Hemoglobin A1C levels. This is recognized as an essential marker of blood sugar. In addition, type 2 diabetes can itself be a contributing factor to a list of other conditions with severe consequences.      Cardiovascular Disease In simple terms,...

If someone asks you what is your favorite sleeping position and you answer, "the recliner," don't miss these tips on how to get a good night's sleep. Sleep is too important to ignore. You owe this to yourself.    The Link Between Dementia and Lack of Sleep Growing evidence shows that lack of sleep increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. This is a significant concern for middle-aged Americans. But, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States, we're learning that poor sleep quality in younger people may also increase risk.   "Studies have suggested that sleep patterns earlier in life may contribute to later dementia risk. Both insufficient sleep and sleeping longer than average are linked to a great likelihood of developing dementia."   The Importance of Sleep Hygiene and Sleeping Position   Research involving 7,000 men and women in the...

It’s anyone’s guess whether or not we’re finally going to abandon a well-meaning but brutal practice of sleep deprivation. On March 15th of this year, the US Senate successfully passed the Sunshine Protection Act to eliminate DST (Daylight Savings Time) starting January 2023. Unfortunately, the House of Representatives has yet to move it forward. I believe the consensus is that they’d like to sleep on it. But, wouldn’t we all enjoy a little more sleep?     Ben Franklin Started This Whole Thing As A Joke Don’t blame our farmers. They had nothing to do with it! Back when Ben Franklin served as our envoy to France (1776 - 1785), he wrote a piece of satire that included ridiculous suggestions like firing off cannons at dawn to awaken people and taxing window shutters so that citizens would be discouraged from closing them to sleep in.  At the time, Ben came...

  Whether or not we get enough high-quality sleep has become a priority in our physical, mental, and emotional health. So much so that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an easy-to-understand chart, you can use depending on your age. They also include tips to build habits to improve your sleep. This understanding has dramatically evolved mattress technology over the last decade. Years ago, our general knowledge about sleep consisted of a smidgen about REM sleep and a smattering about Circadian Rhythms. In the last ten years, sleep science has uncovered many insights about the importance of sleep, and mattress manufacturers have stayed current with the latest developments. Don’t Mix Up Your Memory Foams Viscoelastic polyurethane foam (memory foam) was first developed in 1966 by NASA as a way to make sure astronauts could have the most comfortable and supportive material on which to sleep. It wasn’t...