Could your mattress be causing the back pain you suffer occasionally or even daily? It’s very possible. One solution could be a mattress topper, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet. Given that you spend a large chunk of your day in bed — as much as seven or eight hours if you’re…
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Night owls take note — there’s a new study that says your way of life isn’t the healthiest. Sleep deficits and poor-quality sleep have been linked to obesity and a myriad of health problems, but this study by University of Delaware researcher Freda Patterson and collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and the…
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We’ve said for years that using your electronic devices before bed (or worse, while you’re in bed) is a really bad idea. The reason for this is that screens like the ones on smartphone, tablets, computers, and even televisions emit blue light, which has been shown to be a trigger to your brain that it’s…
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Procrastinators have an extra three days to put off the inevitable this year, as the deadline for filing individual income taxes is April 18 in 2016, rather than the usual April 15. For some taxpayers, the extended deadline represents welcome preparation time, but for others, it just represents a few extra days to be stressed out…
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Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States on Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., which means before going to bed on Saturday, we should turn our clocks forward one hour. Most people don’t sleep as much as they should, so losing an hour can lead to sleepiness and even disorientation. Since…
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The cries (or are they moans?) are ringing out today, as they do every year on the Monday after the Super Bowl. The cries/moans are from people who had a little too much fun with the food and drink while they were celebrating the biggest game of the NFL season last night. These people are…
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We’re now a few days into the brand new year. Did you make any resolutions related to sleep? If not, perhaps you should start thinking of a few. Sleeping better can help you remain happier, healthier, and even assist with one of the most common resolutions — losing weight. Here are a few suggestions for…
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This is it, folks. When we started this series of sleep advice articles for the holidays, we said we’d publish 12 before December 25th … and this is #12. Have they helped you? Let us know in comments! Find links to all of the tips by clicking here. Tip #12: Take a Deep Breath If…
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It’s hard to believe that we only have two of our 12 Holiday Sleep Tips remaining! Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve talked about ways to reduce stress, make sure food and alcohol don’t ruin your sleep, and even how to get through your holiday travel well rested. Each of these tips have been…
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Right about now, many of us are getting pretty stressed out as we desperately try to get everything done for family visits, parties, and gift-giving. As a result, many of us aren’t sleeping all that well. That’s where SleepBetter comes in. This holiday season, we’re publishing a whopping 12 Holiday Sleep Tips, each designed to help with…
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