Practicing great sleep hygiene requires a few things, but it can be hard staying the course to make each night a success. Your bedroom should be a sleep sanctuary for relaxation and Grade A snooze. To make things a little easier for yourself, The Huffington Post suggests you ban 5 items from your bedroom: 1. Your […]
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5 Common Sleep Issues and How You Can Beat Them
Have you been experiencing any sleep issues lately? It’s important that you get back on track as a lack of sleep has been linked to chronic diseases and earlier death. Obtaining high-quality sleep isn’t the same for everyone, making it more difficult to figure out what’s the best plan to meet your sleep needs. However, […]
Ask Brandon: Is it a Sleep Preference or Problem?
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 […]
Trick or Treat, Too Much Candy Can Disrupt Sleep
It’s that time of year for tricks and treats as many people will be enjoying Halloween tonight. However, with Daylight Savings coming to an end on Sunday, it’s even more important to watch our caffeine consumption, including the tons of candy children are ecstatic to receive in their baskets. Indulging in the sugar high and […]
Men: Sleep Disturbances Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Sleep quality is just as important as how many hours you tuck in, and sleep disturbances do set you back. Men especially should take note of new research that suggests that sleep disturbances increases their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the study included more than 1,000 men who […]
Ask Brandon: Should I Use the Snooze Button or a Sleep App?
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. Check out these great questions regarding sleep routines: Q: Is the snooze button actually worth pressing? Would it be more […]
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Study Links Work Stress to Sleep Disturbances
Does the stress of work truly impact our sleep? Researchers in Sweden say that the findings of their new study indicates a relationship between job strain and disturbed sleep. Additionally, work interventions to help employees sleep better may improve overall work satisfaction. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that a total of 4, 827 […]