Sleep

The Hidden Impact of Sleep Deprivation

Is your sleep schedule leaving you with a mere five to six hours of rest each night? If so, you’re part of the vast majority of individuals who are unknowingly depriving themselves of necessary sleep. Research has revealed that the optimal sleep duration for most individuals is around seven to eight hours. Failure to meet…

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Sleep better in the bedroom

Do you find yourself lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling and counting sheep? If so, you’re not alone. More than 40% of Americans have difficulty sleeping, which can lead to a host of health problems, including mental, physical, and emotional issues. But have you ever considered that your bedroom environment may be the…

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Dream Facts. A Dream Mini-Series: Part 4

Dreams have always been a topic of fascination, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. They can be vivid, terrifying, or even prophetic. But did you know that there are many fascinating facts about dreams that you may not be aware of? From the amount of time we spend dreaming in our lifetime to the impact of…

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Types of Dreams. A Dream Mini-Series: Part 3

Dreams have always been a fascinating topic for many people. They are a window into our subconscious and can reveal a lot about our innermost thoughts and emotions. Whether you remember your dreams or not, you dream every night. Dreams can be strange and surreal, but they can also be incredibly meaningful. They can be…

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What are Recurring Dreams? A Dream Mini-Series: Part 2

Have you ever had a dream that keeps coming back, no matter how hard you try to forget it? These are called recurring dreams and they can be quite unsettling. They often contain messages that are trying to teach us something about ourselves, but it can be hard to understand what they mean. Recurring dreams…

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Sleep Shorts: The 10-15 Minute Mattress Test

In the mattress industry this rule of thumb seems elementary, but you would be surprised by the amount of people that purchase a bed doing the “5 fingers tells me all push down test.” You know the maneuver that some do when they shop for beds. Pushing down on the bed with their hand and…

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Sleep Shorts: Sleep Deprivation = Being Drunk on the Job

According to researchers in he Sleep Medicine Division of Harvard Medical School, the average American has lost an hour and half of sleep per night over the past few decades. The sleep-deprivation epidemic is costing companies $63 billion a year from insomnia and other health and productivity-related problems. According to Russell Sanna, the division’s executive…

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The Benefits of Taking A Nap

As Americans, we are constantly on the go, places to be, things to do and work to be done. We rarely slow down leaving us feeling tired and exhausted. I am sure we have all had the feeling where we wish we could be a kid again and just take a nap in the middle…

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Happy New Year!

Still recovering from New Year’s Eve? I can’t believe where this last year has gone and I am sure you are feeling the same way. 2013 was a good year for us at Mattress Depot USA as I take a moment to reflect to myself. Sadly, we did lose one member of the Mattress Depot…

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For this week’s blog topic, I thought we would keep it nice and light with 40 facts that you may or may not have known about sleep. See how many you knew and surprise yourself with some additional knowledge! -The record for the longest period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes during…

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How to Choose the Right Mattress for Lower Back Pain

Choosing the Best Mattress for Lower Back Pain Sleeping on the wrong mattress can cause or worsen lower back pain.  Lack of support from a mattress reinforces poor sleeping posture, strains muscles and does not help keep the spine in alignment, all of which contribute to low back pain. Sleep comfort is also sacrificed if…

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Brains Sweep Themselves Clean Of Toxins During Sleep

While the brain sleeps, it clears out harmful toxins, a process that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, researchers say. During sleep, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain increases dramatically, washing away harmful waste proteins that build up between brain cells during waking hours, a study of mice found. “It’s like a dishwasher,” says Dr. Maiken…

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