If you’ve ever woken up suddenly from a deep sleep, feeling dazed, confused and couldn’t recall the experience later, you could have a sleep disorder known as “sleep drunkenness.” With the CDC estimating that 50-70 million adults in America have a wakefulness or sleep disorder, there is a great chance that you may have gone undiagnosed. Published […]
Why You Should Invest in an Adjustable Bed
Let’s be honest, most of us think that adjustable beds are more suited for older adults and those who may have medical condition. However, Gallery Furniture Sleep Expert, Brandon Jackson recently informed me that I couldn’t be more wrong. Everyone could benefit from having an adjustable bed in their home. With numerous studies and doctors pointing out that […]
A Lack of Sleep May Shrink Your Brain
What are your reasons for making sleep a priority in your life? You may want to add another reason to your list thanks to the frightening results of a new study published this month in the journal Neurology. Lead researcher Claire E. Sexton, DPhil with the University of Oxford and her team found that while our brains naturally […]
Why You Should Go After That Window Office
If you are looking to improve your sleep along with your health, you just may need to move closer to a window at work. Conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern Medicine, a new study suggests that more light exposure for office workers on the job leads to better sleep quality, longer […]
Ask Brandon: Should I Try Melatonin Or Just Stay Up?
I always tell people that if you take care of your body with sleep, it will take care of you! Make sure that you are practicing healthy sleep habits and promoting them within your household. With that being said, these questions were great! Q: If I use a melatonin supplement to fall asleep at night, […]
Are You Getting Too Little or Too Much Sleep?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVQlcxiQlzI#t=177 How much sleep do you think you need to be your best? This new video from AsapSCIENCE aims to help you understand that question and why getting an optimum amount is crucial to your well-being. Too little or too much shut-eye can create expensive health issues you don’t want to deal with, so it’s best to […]
How to Eat to Stay on Track with Sleep
Obtaining high-quality sleep even when you are tired from a rotating schedule or constant jet lag can seem impossible. Our bodies are ruled by our circadian rhythm or 24-hour biological clock, which needs environment cues such as light to stay on track. When it’s out of sync your metabolism, immune system, hunger, and ability to […]
10 Things High-Quality Sleep Does for You
Do you still find yourself not making time for sleep and instead giving in to a Netflix binge or scrolling through your Facebook feed at night? The truth is that those late night decisions work against you over time, increasing dangerous health risks and taking away your energy during your work day. Great snooze is […]
Ask Brandon: Battling Insomnia, Depression & Tempting Foods
How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be affected by factors outside of your control, but with patience and perseverance you’ll be back to great sleep habits in no time! Always speak to a licensed physician if you are struggling with insomnia or depression. I am ready to assist you in make your rest the best […]
Winners Sleep: Why Sleep Matters to Athletes
If you haven’t felt motivated to join Team Sleep just yet, think about how your last athletic endeavor went, then take a look at the very neat info-graphic below! Provided by Mind Body Green in the world of Pinterest, it’s the perfect tool to encourage all athletes to tuck in to reach their peak performance. Whether you […]