A new study indicates there may be a positive psychological benefit to sleep deprivation. The research, conducted at Yale University, indicates that staying awake may be therapeutic for some people with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and other anxiety disorders. It’s been long known (and documented in multiple articles here at SleepBetter.org, including this one) that…
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We’ve all seen the stereotype of the Japanese businessman who doesn’t make time for much of anything but work. It turns out that, at least in one category, the stereotype might be true. According to a new study of people in five of the largest cities in the world, Japanese businessmen get the least amount…
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To say that we have been thrilled with the success of the 2 Guys 600 Pillows video would be a gigantic understatement. You may recall, the video was produced by “Internetainers” Rhett & Link for SleepBetter.org and Carpenter Co. Since being released on September 14, the video has been viewed more than 3.2 million times. …
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It’s exam time in colleges around the U.S. and elsewhere, and a great line comes from a story in the Binghamton University newspaper: There’s a reason Thanksgiving comes before finals — once exams roll around, nobody’s grateful for anything, except sleep. It’s a rite of passage to pull “all nighters” when exam time comes around. …
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It’s exam time in colleges around the U.S. and elsewhere, and a great line comes from a story in the Binghamton University newspaper: There’s a reason Thanksgiving comes before finals — once exams roll around, nobody’s grateful for anything, except sleep. It’s a rite of passage to pull “all nighters” when exam time comes around. …
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The idea that members of the military who are deployed overseas would have sleep problems isn’t exactly a shocker, but the first large scale study on the subject shows that the problem is extremely widespread. A recent study conducted by the Department of Deployment Health Research at San Diego’s Naval Health Research Center looked at…
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There’s a great article on NationalGeographic.com this week about a new study that reinforces just how important sleep is for categorizing memories and even assisting with the operation of your brain. From the article: Previous research had shown that sleep helps people consolidate their memories, fixing them in the brain so we can retrieve them…
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There’s a great article on NationalGeographic.com this week about a new study that reinforces just how important sleep is for categorizing memories and even assisting with the operation of your brain. From the article: Previous research had shown that sleep helps people consolidate their memories, fixing them in the brain so we can retrieve them…
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New research is shedding light on the mystery that is insomnia. According to a study released by the University of Wisconsin in Madison, damage to a specific spot in their brains (highlighted in the image below) can create the inability to fall asleep … otherwise known as insomnia. The research was published in the Journal…
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Sadly, there comes a day when it’s time to retire your old pillow. We recommend replacing your pillow every 12 to 18 months. We learned how heartbreaking this day can be for your recently-retired pillow in our video Paranormal Pillow, but perhaps if you find a new use for your pillow, it won’t be so…
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