As we are always bringing you up-to-date information on the dangers of sleep apnea, you may be wondering, is it really that big of a deal? The answer is absolutely! We all know someone who’s snoring is so bad, you can still hear it in the next room. However, snoring is mostly annoying and is […]
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5 Sleep-Promoting Bedtime Snacks Perfect For Summer
It’s late and you are still up as your tummy is begging you for snack, but you may be worried about ruining your summer body. We’ve got good news! You can satisfy your late night craving without feeling guilty about the possibility of gaining weight and help encourage your body to get sleepy all at […]
Ask Brandon: What’s Up With The Booming Sleep Industry?
I truly enjoy my career choice as a sleep expert at Gallery Furniture! The sleep industry is definitely growing each year as more people learn about the benefits and importance of sleeping well. Thank you for all of these fun ones this week! Q: How does one become a sleep expert? Where have you traveled? Are naps a […]
Large Study Confirms Tie Between Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
The link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and diabetes is back in the spotlight with the largest study to ever explore it being conducted recently. Researchers at the University of Toronto involved 8,678 Canadian patients to confirm the research of earlier, smaller studies. The patients were all suspected to have OSA without diabetes to establish a baseline. After […]
Older Adults: Less Sleep, Faster Aging Brain
A new study has added another reason to consistently get 7-9 hours of high-quality sleep every night. Researchers from Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore (Duke-NUS) found evidence that when older adults decrease their sleep, their brains age more rapidly. The data of 66 older Chinese adults who also participated in the Singapore-Longitudinal Aging Brain Study was examined to […]
Ask Brandon: Helping To Make Your Sleep A Success!
Good morning and welcome back to our Sleep Smarter Q&A! I hope you slept the recommended 7-9 hours by the National Sleep Foundation. I did, and I am more than ready to get into more of your submitted questions! Q: Is it too bad for your health to only get 5-7 hours of sleep a […]
5 Sleep Tips For Gadget Junkies To Power Down
As our world has become more modern and technology based, it’s no surprise that many people have trouble letting go of their favorite gadgets at bedtime. Although we may hate to hear it, electronic devices at bedtime do hold us back from deeper sleep and can lead to an overall poorer sleep quality. To overcome […]
The Connection Between Poor Sleep and Drowsy Driving
If you need another reason to get to be proper amount of sleep; this shocking infographic concerning drowsy driving might do the trick. Provided by The Huffington Post and based off data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control from 2011 to 2012, it shows just how many people are affected by poor sleep and the likelihood of […]
Is 7 Hours of Sleep Better Than 8?
How much sleep do you get each night? The National Sleep Foundation is adamant that adults get between 7-9 hours of sleep a night for optimal health, with 8 hours of sleep being a well-known sweet spot. However, the sleep community is in a serious debate this season as The Washington Post recently released an article sharing that […]
Quick Sleep Tips for an Amazing Snooze Tonight!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTYyy8tHhCk&utm Sometimes you just need a little guidance to get the amazing sleep you’ve been waiting for all your life. Author, psychologist, and magician Richard Wiseman is making the opportunity to experience high quality-sleep and easier with his most recent book release, Night School: Wake up to the power of sleep, as well as providing sleep […]