Sleep Info

Our new college bedding study highlights problems with the pillows and mattress pads that college students take to school with them.  But, gross fungi aside, it also brings up a very important point — a good night’s sleep increases a student’s chance of success in college exponentially. Multiple studies have been done on the subject. …
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For months, we’ve been telling you about a great show that’s airing on New York City TV called Great American Health Challenge: NYC.  The reality show pits teams of New Yorkers against each other to find out which is the most healthy borough.  SleepBetter and Carpenter Co., along with Bed Bath & Beyond, are partnering…
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If you suffer from chronic snoring you may at times feel that you are alone in your problems, but today more and more celebrities are making their snooze issues known. Among these celebrities is Tom Cruise whose wife has found a unique way to deal with Tom’s loud snoring. The famous couple makes use of…
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When most think about what the future will look like some things that come to mind may be robots, revolutionary cars, and exclusive medical advancements. One thing that does not seem futuristic is sleep, but a recent study has revealed what the future of sleep looks like. This abstract study took place over a period…
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A popular spot to relax in these summer months are in the comfort of a hammock, rocking in the summer breeze. A recent study shows that a comfy hammock does not only put you in a tropical state of mind, but also in a deep state of sleep. This study published in Current Biology found…
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Yeast, mold, bacteria – OH MY! The results of a scientific study of the pillows and mattress pads of U.S. undergrads is in – and it’s not fresh. So the question is, what’s in your pillow? Check out the Infographic below to find out. This is the first in a series of Infographics from SleepBetter.org….
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A recent study shows even more evidence of how TV is affecting children’s sleep. This study by the Seattle Children’s Research Institute shows that that preschool age children (3-5 years) who watch scary TV shows, or TV shows that come on during the later evening hours are more likely to have sleep disorders. The researchers…
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A recent study shows even more evidence of how TV is affecting children’s sleep. This study by the Seattle Children’s Research Institute shows that that preschool age children (3-5 years) who watch scary TV shows, or TV shows that come on during the later evening hours are more likely to have sleep disorders. The researchers…
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If you have sleep questions, this is the place to be.  Each week we pick out questions submitted on our Facebook Page, and send them to our medical sleep expert, Dr. Lisa Shives.  In this installment, Dr. Lisa talks about mattresses and what to do when you toss and turn all night. Starr Hyde asks:…
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If you’re having marital problems, they may be due to more than simple fights. A recent study presented at the SLEEP 2011 conference indicated that wives who have trouble falling asleep are more likely to have negative emotions towards their significant other the following day. This does not necessarily mean sleeping less, but only that…
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