In case you haven’t had a chance to look at our other Q&A sessions, I’m Brandon Jackson, a sleep expert at Gallery Furniture in Houston, TX. Every Tuesday, I reveal answers to some of your submitted questions and comments regarding anything sleep-related. I cannot stress the importance of sleep health enough, as it is the third […]
Having sleep apnea can diminish your quality of life. The sleep disorder been linked to daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and it’s associated with plenty of serious health conditions, including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. And now, research from the NYC Langone Medical Center is suggesting that sleep apnea may have a negative impact on your […]
By now you’ve probably heard numerous recommendations on what you can do to sleep better. Nonetheless, the experience of sleep is unique for each individual as we all have different needs. An easy place to start figuring on what is going to make each night your best is to break down sleep hygiene by senses. […]
With teenagers back at school, you’ve got another reason besides better grades to make sure your young student tucks in early. According to research conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Public Health and the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, not getting enough sleep significantly increases a […]
Our society often shows great leaders working long hours and being proud of their lack of sleep. Exhaustion is a demonstration of their work ethic and contribution, giving others the impression that a lack of sleep equals success. What we don’t see is what happens behind the scenes, the joint pains, lapses in judgment, memory […]
The wonders of what the body is up to as we sleep just keeps becoming even more impressive. One study is suggesting that our brains are hard at work even when we are asleep, identifying and categorizing words without our knowledge. Published online in the journal Current Biology, the study involved 18 volunteers who had […]
Waking up is hard to do when you haven’t gotten the proper sleep the night before. While being a morning person may not be in your genes, developing better habits right before your bedtime can improve your shut-eye, leading to more refreshing mornings. Try using these tips recommended by Dr. Christopher Winters, the medical director […]
Making an investment in a mattress is an important decision, as we all deserve to get the best night of sleep every night. No question is too small when it comes to selecting the perfect mattress to meet all of your needs! How can a person determine whether a mattress is good for them without […]
Scientists have discovered that plant mattresses were the way to go 77,000 years ago. According to Daily Mail, cavemen were clever enough to discover ways to make sleeping more comfortable. Early evidence of bedding made from compacted stems and leaves at a rock shelter were found in South Africa. At the Sibudu site, at least […]
According to a small study, sleep efficiency may predict the survival time of women with advanced breast cancer. Sleep efficiency is defined as the ratio between how much time a person spends in bed and how much time they spend sleeping. Conducted by researchers from Stanford University, The Huffington Post reports that the study included […]
