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Trouble Sleeping?- Maybe You Two Should Sleep in Separate Beds!

I am not kidding here—a new study came out suggesting that couples who have trouble sleeping and who sleep in the same bed may get better sleep if they sleep in separate beds. Apparently around 25 percent of U.S. couples sleep in different beds or rooms, according to the National Sleep Foundation. This is no [...]

Night Shift Workers–Health Risks of Poor Sleep

It’s estimated that at least 20% of the workforce in the USA and in Europe work the so-called graveyard shift, either as their primary shift, or at least more than half of the time—that includes yours truly. A new study has confirmed what was suspected by many—that night shift workers face significant health risks, and [...]

Trouble Sleeping?- Maybe You Two Should Sleep in Separate Beds!

I am not kidding here—a new study came out suggesting that couples who have trouble sleeping and who sleep in the same bed may get better sleep if they sleep in separate beds.

Apparently around 25 percent of U.S. couples sleep in different beds or rooms, according to the National Sleep Foundation. This is no small wonder when we consider how many couples complain of the others’ snoring! When we also consider incompatible work schedules, issues with small children waking up—and even pets, it’s understandable.

Many of us might not own up to separate quarters out of some sense of shame, said Dr. Don Townsend, the St. Paul (Minn.) Lung Clinic’s resident sleep-medicine expert.

This was reported in the Chicago Sun Times. To read the original article simply click here.

Night Shift Workers–Health Risks of Poor Sleep

It’s estimated that at least 20% of the workforce in the USA and in Europe work the so-called graveyard shift, either as their primary shift, or at least more than half of the time—that includes yours truly. A new study has confirmed what was … [Continue reading]

The Most Comfortable Pillow Ever.

Z by Malouf 100% Natural Talalay Latex Zoned Pillow

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Mechanical White Noise Machine Reviews — the Best of the Best

SleepMate Electro-Mechanical White Noise Machine

Many people I have contacted through this site have asked me to provide white noise machine reviews, as this seems to be a popular type of sleep aid . If you have noisy neighbors who seem to party all night long, or you live in a large metropolitan … [Continue reading]

Depression and sleep deprivation in new mothers affects their infants

I remember when I had my first child—I could barely sleep with all the feedings (I was breast feeding) and the constant worry if I was doing it all right. I didn’t have much help, as we don’t have family nearby. But I can’t imagine what that … [Continue reading]

Do older people sleep less? Think again.

While we tend to think that older people are more prone to sleep issues, such as poor sleep, or early waking, a new study seems to indicate that we actually tend to sleep better as we get older. So much for the common thinking that older people sleep … [Continue reading]