The market is replete with a variety of mattresses of all thicknesses – from 2 inches to 18-inches and counting! The general perception is that thick mattresses are more comfortable, long-lasting and great for regular use.   Even in stores, the thickest mattresses garner the most attention and customer preference. After all, they’re perceived as more luxurious. But are thicker beds what we need? Is there a connection between the thickness of mattresses and sleep quality? To explore these and other questions, we have to first take a look at the different kinds of mattresses in use.   What is the Connection Between Mattress Thickness and Sleep Quality?   Although there is no golden rule, the general consensus is that thicker mattresses offer better sleep quality because they are costlier. However, this is not always true. Single sleepers and side sleepers don’t need thicker mattresses for better sleep. The materials...

  After experiencing a year of drastic changes in the way we live our day-to-day lives, the Coronavirus has created a lot of extra stress for people. Scientists and therapists alike prescribe several activities to relieve stress for people. One of those activities is simply getting a good night’s sleep. Although, getting a proper, good night’s sleep can sometimes be difficult, especially if you live in an active household. If that sounds like you, check out another one of our recent articles about how to get good sleep in an active house.      When it comes to sleeping, however, everyone seems to have their favorite sleeping position that feels most comfortable to them. What some people may not know is that their sleeping position may actually be the reason why they aren’t able to achieve a good sleep during the night. It may also be the reason why they...

  Many of us lead very active lives, juggling responsibilities like going to work, taking care of the house, and spending time with family--and that doesn't even include trying to find the time for a personal hobby. However difficult our daily schedule may be, many of us are still able to find ways to relax and hopefully get rid of some of that stress. Part of that recharge is being able to get a good night sleep at the end of a long, hard day. Unfortunately, though, some people just aren’t able to get enough sleep, especially in such an active house. For those of us who haven’t been there ourselves, it can be pretty easy to imagine what a household with a number of children--all of whom have their own activities and needs--may look like. Or even just a household with a bunch of roommates, all actively living their...

  Sleep--some days there’s nothing like it. Many of us know the great feeling of getting into bed and falling into a deep, relaxing slumber. Surely everyone has enjoyed themselves a time or two by sleeping-in on the weekends, and for those who are still able, many find themselves doing it all the time--even if it technically isn’t the weekend. Regardless of how much sleep you are able to get, getting good, quality sleep is often considered a luxury, especially for those who aren’t able to get it all the time. Getting enough sleep is important for both your physical and mental health.     Aside from the feel good quality of getting a good slumber, getting enough sleep is important for your mental and physical health--it is imperative to our survival and without it many of us would be unable to function. Even though technically you can only survive...

At the end of a long, hard day there is almost nothing better than falling into bed for a good night’s sleep. Perhaps even better still than going to bed is being able to wake up the next morning feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to tackle whatever the day may bring your way. However, while that may be true for a good amount of people, there are still millions of American’s who wake up every morning with pain in their spine, lower back, and neck. Unfortunately, back pain is the leading cause of disability and missed days at work in our country. It is estimated that nearly 46 million Americans suffered from a recent episode of back pain within the last year. For those millions of Americans, it is quite possible that there is something more at play, especially when it comes to the underlying cause of any unexplained back...

Many people would agree that few things compare to the feeling that comes with going to sleep on a comfortable mattress at the end of a long, hard day. Not many things are better than getting a good, restful night of sleep, especially when that good night’s sleep is on a quality, comfortable mattress. Most are aware of the benefits that a good mattress can offer, however, it seems that many often overlook the benefits of other sleep gear, such as a good pillow, a nice blanket, the bed frame and even the quality of your sheets.     While all of these are important, some suggest that the quality of the sheets we use on our beds are even more important because they are what comes in direct contact with our bodies as we are asleep. If you have ever owned a luxury set of sheets with at least...

Wintertime is the most favorite time of the year, at least for a lot of people, especially children. That is because along with building a snowman, hanging Christmas lights, and drinking eggnog by the fireplace is the year-long awaited visit from Old St. Nick, perhaps better known to some as Santa Claus. Santa Claus is the famous jolly, white haired, big-bellied guy in a red suit who climbs down the chimney of people’s houses one night a year, leaving behind presents for the children of the world. Sometimes Santa only leaves presents for children who made the nice list, otherwise you could be left with a lump of coal--which is why it is extremely important to try to be the best you can all year long.     The history of Saint Nicholas Most people know that Santa lives up at the North Pole, but it didn’t always used to...

For centuries, beds have been a sign of wealth and nobility. The better the bed, the better the man, or at least that's how the old saying used to go. Today, even though much more accessible, the bed is still somewhat of a status symbol. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why the four poster bed has remained so high in popularity throughout the centuries. The four poster bed is one of the oldest in design and is one of the bed frames most often associated with the super wealthy and of high nobility. They are often called the bed of the kings. Ever since humans have been alive, they have needed to sleep, and naturally, they have always needed a safe, comfortable place to sleep as well. At first, people began gathering leaves, sticks, and other types of vegetation and debris to pile into makeshift beds usually inside...