It’s no secret that as we age, great night’s of sleep become harder to obtain. Aging patients often turn to prescription medication to help with sleep problems, panic attacks and anxiety. However, The Washington Post has the results of new research that suggests that the long-term use of these medications increases their risk of developing […]
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Why Sleep is the Key to Staying Young
The beauty industry makes billions of dollars each year as many people always want to look and feel their best. However, there is one answer to the fear of getting older that is absolutely free! Check out these reasons why sleep is the cheapest way to boost your health and keep you youthful that we […]
Ask Brandon: “My Mattress Is Just Too Hot!”
How did you all sleep last night? In case you haven’t had a chance to look at some our other Q&A articles, I am Brandon Jackson, a sleep expert who has worked at Gallery Furniture for more than 14 years. Helping you improve your shut-eye is a really passion as I have struggled with my […]
Cutting Calories May Improve Hypertension & Sleep Apnea
The importance of getting your sleep apnea treatment as soon as possible cannot be stressed enough. According to a new study that was presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research Scientific Sessions 2014, cutting back on calories may help reduce sleep apnea and lower high blood pressure in people who are obese. […]
6 Things to Add to Your Checklist for Better Sleep
On your journey to obtain the best sleep ever, you’ll find plenty of recommendations on what to add to your daily regimen. While the advice is a great place to start, sleep is a personal experience that is unique to each individual. Take note of how you are sleeping each night to make adjustments along […]
What Time Does America Tuck In?
That’s the question that Jawbone recently answered while tracking movements and sleep patterns around the nation earlier this year. Thousands of Jawbone UP device wearers had their data collected to find out the bedtimes in every county of the United States. The results show that there is a significant difference between the bedtimes of people […]
Ask Brandon: Sleep Triggers, Night Terrors & Waking Up Tired
Welcome back to our Q&A session this week about all things sleep! I hope I’ve gotten to your questions this week. Keep striving to sleep better and, thank you for allowing me to be of assistance! Q: At one point in my life my sleeping pattern annoyingly changed. From then on I have been waking […]
Why and How Our Smartphones Work Against Us at Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnDfPpUC_jg I can admit that I’m guilty of sending a few texts, and checking various social media platforms before going to bed not considering the blue light exposure. However, my seemingly harmless actions, along with those of the millions of other people who are doing the same, can have negative health consequences if performed on […]
Study: Should Cancer Be Treated At Night?
Finding a more effective way to treat cancer is at the top of the list for many researchers around the world. A surprise finding by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science may change the schedule of when cancer treatments are administered. Recently published in Nature Communications, the recent study has found that during the night, […]
How to Share Your Bed Without Bedtime Crimes
Whether it’s stealing covers, snoring, or pushing our sleeping partner out of the bed, we are all guilty of committing bedtime crimes. These offenses may leave you considering separate beds, or even separate bedrooms, but there are some ways around the most common bedtime crimes. Social and behavioral scientist Dr. Wendy Troxel teamed up The […]