Monthly Archives: January 2015

If you’re in the market for a new mattress and you’re not sure what you’re doing, there is plenty of information out there on the advantages and disadvantages of firm vs. soft, traditional innerspring vs. foam, and natural vs. manmade materials. The one thing that everybody seems to agree on is that if your mattress is ten years old or older, and you’re finding yourself waking up feeling achy or sore in the morning, then it’s definitely time to go shopping. Though we highly recommend that you take the time to really educate yourself about different mattress features, we’re also offering some random pieces of advice that we’ve collected over the years, in the hope that they will provide you with additional, common sense assistance. Continue reading →

Whether you’re a captain of industry or a stay-at-home parent of young children, getting the sleep that you need is essential. Unfortunately, though most of us know this intellectually, putting it into practice can be difficult, and missing out on sleep puts us at risk for a long list of chronic disorders including depression, cardiovascular disease, increased blood pressure, stroke and obesity. Continue reading →

There are many things that can contribute to a sleepless night, but few are as aggravating — and preventable — as uninvited noise. An astrophysics grad student from Harvard, Jon Bittner, decided to take a look at what the most intrusive and expensive nighttime disturbances are. He spoke with over 100 people on behalf of an apartment-sharing site, and ranked different sounds based on those that were most helpful to a good night’s sleep to those that were most disruptive. Continue reading →

There are certain activities that the New Year seems to inspire. Certainly the setting of resolutions for ways to improve the quality of your life tops the list, and for most people those pledges for improvement involve things like getting more exercise, eating better, or taking steps to be a better person. Many people who are looking for a way to improve their overall health are recognizing that a significant step in that direction can come from getting a better night’s sleep. Perhaps that’s why so many mattresses are sold right around the New Year. If you are considering investing in a new bed, make sure that you do your research before you set out. Mattresses can be expensive, especially if you have not educated yourself. The more that you know and understand about what you need and want, the better the chance that you will get a bed that is not only a good value, but that also provides you with the renewed comfort that you’re looking for. Continue reading →

With all of the information out there about how much sleep can impact your weight and your overall health, it’s no wonder that so many people are trying to find the secret to getting more shut eye. While we focus in on trying to establish healthy sleep hygiene habits, establishing regular bedtime routines, avoiding electronic devices for two hours before bed and eliminating the distractions caused by noise and light, there are also simple things that we can adjust in our daily diet that will help us get to sleep more easily. According to the authors of the Bulletproof Diet, eating foods that have anti-inflammatory properties is a great way to get the sleep that you need. Try these diet additions and see whether you don’t find yourself falling asleep more easily and staying asleep more soundly. Continue reading →

When you’re having problems getting to sleep, it can feel as if you’re all alone in the world. But the truth is that insomnia and sleep troubles strike everybody at some time, and while you’re tossing, turning and staring at the ceiling, the chances are good that there are millions of people around the country and the world who are going through the exact same torment. In addition to the fact that you’re one of many, the truth is that the reason behind your sleep difficulty is probably not as rare and unknowable as you think — in fact, sleep experts say that there are about ten reasons that are the most common cause of difficulty getting to sleep. Take a look at the list below and see whether any of these causes sound right. If so, we’ve given solutions too! Continue reading →