No matter how hard we try to make sure that we get the sleep that we need, there will always be those nights that – for whatever reason – we just don’t get the sleep that our bodies need. The problem with this is that most of us are not able to just call in to work or school and just ask for the day off, even though that’s what we’d most like to do.  Continue reading →

We spend about one third of our lives sleeping, so you’d think that it would be something that we would be good at. But many of us have a lot of trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, while others aren’t necessarily doing it in the right position. Though the truth is there isn’t a right or wrong way, there are some positions that are better for some people. Medical conditions can be exacerbated or improved depending on how you sleep, and sometimes sleeping in a specific position can create its own problems. Continue reading →

Many people think that once they’ve purchased a mattress they have everything they need … throw a fresh set of sheets and a couple of pillows on top and they’re all set. But with your mattress representing one of the bigger investments that you will make, it’s a good idea to take the time and spend a little bit more to protect it.  By purchasing a mattress pad, a mattress topper or some kind of encasement you are not only providing yourself with an insurance policy against all of the stains and dirt that can impact the look of a mattress but you may also actually add to its useful life.  Mattress protectors come in a variety of materials and are sold for a wide array of purposes, including increasing a mattress’ ability to retard flame, repel bed bugs, resist allergens and dust and even microbes. Others are simply designed to add to your bed’s overall comfort. Continue reading →

Whether you are eight months old or are in your eighties, you need sleep. Experts say that the average adult requires somewhere between seven and nine hours spent sleeping every single night in order to maintain optimum health and cognitive acuity. As sleep scientists delve deeper into why we sleep, how we sleep and what we can do to make our sleep more effective, they are also rapidly disproving a number of long-standing sleep misconceptions. Here are several sleep myths that have been disproven, and an eye-opening look into the truth behind sleep. Continue reading →

If you’ve just purchased a new mattress, congratulations!  A mattress is a real investment in your health and the quality of your life, and it is important that you know exactly how to care for it in order to protect it for the full length of its useful life.  It is also important that when you’re about to put the new mattress in place, you know how to get rid of your old one.  Here is some helpful advice for disposing of your old mattress. Continue reading →