Over the years, we tend to forget the way we used to do things, even when those old ways might have been better. Such is the case with sleeping in two segments, which was quite normal before the invention of electricity freed us from the day/night cycle that had previously ruled our lives. This “second…
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Doctors across the globe are seeing seeing symptoms of a new (albeit unofficial) illness that’s been dubbed the “Games Flu”. This summer saw an incredible amount of sporting events coming one after another. First it was Wimbledon, then the Tour de France, and then the Olympics. Here in the U.S. we also have the beginning…
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A recent British sleep study claims that there may be a correlation between the position that you sleep in and your personality. The six different sleep positions that this study found correlations between personality and sleep were: Free Fallers: Sleep on their stomachs with the arms by their head. It was found that these people…
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Actress Krysten Ritter loves her sleep. As with nearly all busy people, however, it can sometimes be a challenge for her to get a full night’s rest. In addition to her partnership with us on the Great American Pillow Toss event in Detroit, Ms. Ritter has a starring role in ABC’s Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, is…
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We’re encouraging people to get rid of their old, dirty, out-of-shape pillows and replace them with new pillows that will help them sleep better. To get the best night’s sleep possible, you should replace your pillow and mattress pad once every year to 18 months. It may not be immediately apparent, however, why the old…
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It is no mystery that American’s love their late night TV, with many staying awake long hours just to catch up on their favorite drama or sports game. But, staying awake when you should be sleeping can obviously impact your health. An extreme case of this was seen recently in China, where a man stayed awake…
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New research conducted in France indicates that there may be little or no difference between driving drowsy and driving drunk. The study included 679 people who were hospitalized because of a car accident between 2007 and 2009 in France. The research shows that driving while intoxicated and driving without proper sleep both double your risk of…
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When it comes to growing children sleep is very important and a pivotal part of that sleep is making the transition from crib to a big kid bed. Most parents know that this time will be a difficult adjustment, but there are a few things they can do to make the change a bit smoother:…
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As Mother’s Day gifts go, candy and flowers are fine, but we think that mom would really appreciate the chance to recharge her natural batteries more regularly. “Whether it’s related to work, home or school, today’s moms are being pulled in multiple directions, and the tepid economy is only adding to the stress,” says Dan…
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May is Better Sleep Month, and if you visit SleepBetter.org frequently, you’ve likely seen a myriad of articles that tell you the consequences of sleeping poorly or not enough. Among other things, lack of sleep may make you gain weight, contract diseases or conditions, and reduce your ability to learn new facts. So, what do…
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