You hit the lights, close your eyes, and boom — just like that, eight hours of your life goes by in the wink of an eye. But in real time it’s not that simple. While we doze, our brain undergoes intense activity as it passes from stage to stage and […]
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Sleep Regressions: Why They Happen and How You Can Help
While babies don’t have urgent work deadlines or TV cliffhangers keeping them up at night, they can be just as sleep deprived as adults come morning. But if it’s not the stress of day-to-day life causing them to toss and turn, what is? The answer goes way beyond dirty diapers. […]
Do I Need A Box Spring For My Mattress? – Tomorrow Magazine
Whether it was part of a package deal or a salesman convinced you, a box spring frame has probably found its way into your bedroom at some point or another. But thanks to advancements in mattress technology, box springs are going the way of the Walkman. Why the change? Box […]
In Defense of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Clean Sleep Method
Oscar winning actress, legendary baby namer, and lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow has taken her wellness cred to new heights this year. After realizing that everyone she knows suffers from sleep deprivation, she rallied her experts and became a bona fide sleep advocate. Paltrow, who gets ten hours of sleep on a good […]
Like Clockwork: How to Train Your Body for Better Sleep
Whoever first uttered the famed proverb “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise,” may have unwittingly revealed the secret to better sleep — and it’s not what you might think. Whether you crawl in bed at 3 a.m. or flip the lights before the […]
Sleep’s Tech Revolution
Nothing beats a full night’s sleep – and America is finally investing in it. Sleep trackers and apps are attracting the more than 30 percent of Americans who aren’t getting the minimum seven hours of sleep per night, and the sleep tech market expects to reach $125.8 million in 2017. Sleep Loss […]
Why Total Sleep is More Important Than REM Sleep
The average American adult slept nine hours a night in 1910, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. That average has dropped steadily ever since. Sleeptracker® data reveals that the average American now sleeps about six hours and 40 minutes. While sleep tracking apps and mattress monitors are helping put sleep at the […]
How to Clean Your Mattress, Sheets, Pillows & Other Bedding
Keeping your bedroom clean isn’t just for show – your sleep depends on it. Over time, dead skin cells, dander, dust mites, and other allergens collect on your bedding, causing irritation, congestion, and other disruptions to your normal sleep cycles. For a better night’s sleep, keep your sleep surfaces fresh […]
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness:
When Is it Time to See a Doctor?
Everyone experiences lags in energy, but for someone suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness, sluggishness and drowsiness are constant companions. Characterized by a level of tired that interferes with daily activities, excessive sleepiness is often misunderstood because of its subjective symptoms. While being tired might not seem like a reason to […]
5 Reasons Your Next Mattress Should Be a Hybrid Mattress
What exactly is a Hybrid Mattress? With so many different types of mattress on the market today, understanding precisely what a real hybrid mattress is made of could be the key to finally getting the best sleep of your life. #1 Are hybrid mattresses one of those shipped in a […]