2014 was a big year for sleep as it made headlines across the world for its seemingly magical impact on our health and happiness. Check out some of the amazing things we’ve learned this year: 1. A lack of sleep can shrink your brain: Researchers from the University of Oxford found that while our brains […]
Archive | December, 2014
5 Ways to Sleep Better with Your Significant Other
Relationships are all about compromise, and there is no reason it shouldn’t continue when it’s time for sleep. Making adjustments for your partner’s sleeping style may not always be easy, but proper shut-eye for the two of you will help keep nighttime issues from negatively impacting your relationship. Try these sleep tips suggested by sleep […]
America’s Love of Work May Be Hurting Sleep
As Americans strive to make their dreams come true by gearing up to power through a work day, they seem to be cutting back on sleep. New research from the University of Pennsylvania is suggesting that long work days and seemingly endless commutes may have a role in our nation’s chronic sleep loss. According to […]
Treating Your Sleep Apnea May Bring You More Happiness
The link between sleep and happiness isn’t new in sleep medicine, but there is new research that people with obstructive sleep apnea should know about. Researchers at the University of Calgary, Canada found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea who received continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy or a mandibular advancement device (MAD) to treatment […]
How to Sleep Like a Baby Every Night
Are you familiar with the term “sleeping like a baby?” Nothing gets in-between babies and their snooze, a priority adults often neglect. And, according to renowned sleep expert Dr. James Maas, when it comes to getting sleep, adults should do things more like babies do. In an article we found on The Huffington Post, Dr. […]
Christmas 2014: Faith, Family and Work
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son …” Looking around at our world today, this Christmas Day, do you think God ever regrets – even for a fleeting moment – giving us the Savior, the Word made Flesh? After all, the history of mankind since the time of Christ seems […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas from the Gallery Furniture and Sleep Smarter family! Take the time to enjoy the holidays with your family and friends as you make tomorrow special, it’s what the season is all about. God Bless!
5 Myths Holding You Back From Nap Time
Who’s ready for nap time later today? Some of you may be shaking your head, believing that naps aren’t really that big a deal or simply a waste of time. However, in an effort to spread the power of nap time, The Huffington Post has shed some light on the most common myths about napping: […]
Sleep Disorders Double in Finland Among Teenagers
Energy drinks and digital devices may have doubled the number of teenagers affected by sleep disorders in Finland. As reported by The Guardian, according to research conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 10% of teenage boys and 20% of teenage girls are suffering from chronic fatigue. Chronic sleep loss has been linked obesity, […]
10 Quick Tips Get Ready for Refreshing Sleep Tonight
It’s clear that many American’s aren’t getting the proper amount of sleep. The National Geographic Channel may have just aired their ‘Sleepless in America’ special, but they aren’t done helping you obtain refreshing shut-eye: Check out their suggestions to get ready for sleep success every night: 1. Keep a regular sleep schedule: It’s important to […]