Finally, there's a definitive answer. Blue light before bed is bad for sleep. Blue light makes it harder for us to fall asleep, and it affects certain parts of the human brain in such a way as to degrade the quality of our sleep. We all know how important sleep is to our physical health, ability to handle stress and mental health. So, especially these days, it makes good sense to make small changes to promote healthy sleep. But unfortunately, the effects of blue light diminish our ability to receive the therapeutic benefits of a good night's sleep.     Are you having trouble sleeping?  Ask yourself about your sleep habits here.   Do you have a consistent bedtime? Do you have a sleep routine? A sleep routine is a set of consistent things you do every evening as you approach your bedtime? It can be anything. For example,...

  Yes, it's definitely alright to work on a bed. But you already knew that. If -- and this is a big if you keep some essential things in mind working on a bed can be productive, healthy, and fun. Take a few moments to review some of the tips and cautions we've researched for you, and then you'll be all set to discover just how big a difference working from bed can make.     Start with a fresh mindset   Not too long ago, if you told someone you were working from home, they'd ask you if you were sick. And the only people who worked from bed were movie stars and writers. Times have changed. The last two years have brought significant changes in how we live our lives and where we work.     Although employees may have always been comfortable with working from home, it...

  Ready for some fun? You may learn a few things about beds, beer, and bets. For example, Q: Can you name the man who holds the record for the most nights forced to sleep on a bed of nails? A: My friend Philip-Jon, for missing his wife’s birthday again last year.   Wanna bet? Am I the only person who didn’t know the famous Book of Guinness World Records was started by Guinness Beer? You know, the brown English beer served warm? Nope, I was wrong again, Guinness is an Irish beer. It may look like engine oil, but it’s actually a light-bodied, low-alcohol ale called a stout.   Apparently, the Irish like to spend time at the Pub. And when the stout flows freely, it’s been known for a bet debate to flare up. Before you know it, things get settled the Irish way, and then there’s a lot of...

  “Before we got ours, I used to sleep better on the recliner than my bed.” – Eric J.   “Finally, finally – no more propping up pillows.” -- Molly P.   “We should have done this ten years ago.” – Jenny and Joe B.   Stop reading this article. If you want to find out if an adjustable base bed frame is better to sleep on, just ask someone who has one. They’re not hard to find. All you have to do is mention the word bed, sleep, or mattress, near anyone who has an adjustable base, and I guarantee that they will tell you all about how much they like it. In fact, they usually go on and on and won’t shut up about it. Be patient. It’s like falling in love for the first time.     "So, how come we don’t have one?"   Some of you may...

  Prepare thyself. You're about to step into the great unknown. The last person who set out to discover how many comforter sizes there are hasn't been heard from again. Elon Musk has a better chance of landing on Mars than we do of getting to the bottom of this question. But we're in this together, so be brave, pack a snack, and no matter what you see or what you hear, never, ever let go of your handy dandy measuring tape. Here's one for you. Careful, it's only ten feet long, and on our journey, you might need a pocket laser. I bet you think we're kidding. Okay, what would you use to measure a comforter made for the largest production mattress in the US that's twelve feet wide? Yes, there really are beds as big as that! You might even have one in your neighborhood. It probably has...

  As if... As if by this age someone needs to explain how to keep your comforter clean. Nonsense. Obviously, you’d pass the UV light test with flying colors, right? “What’s that?”, you say. You’ve watched enough crime dramas to know, haven’t you? That’s when the forensics special agent comes into the hotel room with a UV blacklight flashlight to scan the bed to see if the perpetrator left any “traces” behind. “Oh, that UV light test”, you say. See, as we thought, there’s nothing to worry about. So, stop reading this article now and send a link to your teenagers or someone else who might be shocked at what they see on their comforters. You just sleep tight tonight.       Dust mites, bed bugs and other little creatures that might be sharing your comforter   We’re not even talking about the whole world of things you need...

  Proper support of your lumbar region and your thoracic spine helps prevent and alleviate back pain. If you’ve experienced some pain, you’re not alone. Approximately 80% of US residents experience back pain during their lives. Here are some other quick facts about back pain: In 2017, the world’s number 1 cause of disability was back pain Every year the US population spends $50 billion trying to alleviate back pain As we age, back pain occurs more often Back pain is one of the leading causes of sick days and lost productivity in the US   Thoracic or lumbar? Back pain isn’t just back pain. The thoracic part of your spine is found in the middle and upper part of the back. More specifically, the thoracic spine includes the vertebrae known as T-1 to T-12. The lumbar spine is located at the lower end of the spine and it consists...

  Trying to choose a pillow can be a terribly difficult decision. Few things are more important to a good night’s sleep. And few choices are more individual. When you finally settle on a favorite pillow you wish it could last forever. Unfortunately, that’s not a dream that can come true. Your beloved pillow might wear out. It might be “stolen” by your kids. It might even be snatched away by your favorite pet. Of course, you could get it back, but you may not want to once they’re done with it. How many people have you seen at an airport clutching their favorite pillow? Makes you want to shake your head a little. Yes, it does, right up until your hotel pillow is horrible. Then we all wish we would have packed our own pillow instead of that extra pair of shoes.   Why avoiding neck pain can be...