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Postcards from Pillow: Old Gross Pillow Gallery

Postcards from Pillow: Old Gross Pillow Gallery As part of one of our recent Postcards from Pillow adoption opportunities, we asked people to send in pictures of their oldest bed pillow. The nastier the better. The would-be Pillow adopters took this to heart, sending us pictures of some truly disgusting pillows. You can see a…
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Tips to Alleviate the Monday Blues

We all know the feeling: Mondays stink.  Not only is the weekend over, but you’re tired and maybe even a little depressed at having to head back to work.  Part of the way to alleviate these feelings is to make sure you don’t allow the weekend to throw off your biological clock.  Here are some…
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Sleep Myth Monday: A Good Night’s Sleep For Your Mind

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re true. Myth or Truth: A good night’s sleep is the best way to rest your brain after a long day. MYTH Contrary to popular belief, sleeping is more for your…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Replacing Your Old Pillow

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re true. Myth or Truth: It’s best to replace your pillow every three years. MYTH Pillows should be replaced every 18 months to two years. Beyond that time, they lose their…
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Don’t Let Your College Student’s Return Ruin Your Family’s Sleep

This is the time of year when millions of American college students are settling in for summer break.  Some of them have been home for a couple of weeks, while others are on their way.  With them come tales of adventure, loads of dirty laundry and – quite possibly – some very poor sleep habits. Research…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Cooler is Better

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re true. Myth or Truth: A cool bedroom is best for a good night’s sleep. TRUTH The consensus is that a room temperature of 60-68 degrees Fahrenheit is best for sleeping….
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Sleep Myth Monday: Right Amount of Sleep

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re true. Myth or Truth: The more sleep you get, the better off you’ll be. MYTH Sleeping like a baby is great, but you should sleep LESS than a baby.  The…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Nap Time

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re true. Myth or Truth: Taking a nap during the day will keep you from sleeping well that night. MYTH …unless you take that nap in the late afternoon or early…
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Is it ADHD or Sleep Deprivation?

A leading psychiatrist in the U.S. is suggesting that a “substantial portion” of those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, have been misdiagnosed and are instead simply sleep deprived. Vatsal Thakkar, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine, wrote in the New York Times this past…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Eight Hours is Best

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re true. Myth or Truth: We should all sleep eight hours per night. MYTH People vary in terms of how much sleep they need.  You need to let your body tell…
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