Adjustable beds can be fantastic and offer a lot of great features, especially for those that share a bed with a partner. Knowing the right type of adjustable base bed frames offers you more freedom when it comes to choosing your sleeping position. They are definitely on the rise, and if these beds are attractive to you, then there are some pros and cons to think about before making the investment.
Comfort is a huge part of getting good quality sleep. If you are uncomfortable, then chances are you spend more time tossing and turning than actually getting decent sleep. Adults are recommended to get 7-9 hours of sleep in order to properly function. Part of ensuring that you're getting that time is making sure when you're in bed, you're getting great sleep. Part of that is finding either the right mattress or right mattress topper. Continue reading to find out how to choose the best bed for you!
Alaskan winters are characterized by a lot of darkness. This makes it easier to go to sleep at night, but waking up can be a struggle. However, if you work a standard 8-5 job, are in school, or do anything that requires you to wake up energized, then these dark mornings may be quite the struggle. Here are a few things you can do to help you wake up energized, even if it's dark and cold outside.
Your sleeping environment truly determines what kind of rest you get. The mattress, sheets, temperature, lighting and sound are all parts of the environment that stand out, but what about the air quality? That can be a part of the environment that almost seems invisible but can have enormous effects on our health. One of the aspects of air quality that can truly affect us is the presence of mold. The unfortunate part about mold is you don't see it until you do. But by then, it could have already caused many problems. Continue reading to find out more about mold in the bedroom and what you can do.
Your bedroom has to be more than just a bed and some pillows for you to get optimal sleep. It needs to be an oasis of peace and relaxation. That doesn't mean that you need fountains in the corner or windchimes above your bed. It can fit your budget, time and input, but at the end of the day, your bedroom needs to stimulate peace. Continue reading to find out how to design the ideal bedroom for sleep.
Humidity is the concentration of water vapor in the air. The level of humidity in your home can impact many aspects of your personal health. Studies have found both excessively high humidity and low humidity can be problematic for various reasons.
Humidity can also impact sleep. High humidity can interfere with your sleep cycle and important processes that occur during crucial sleep stages. Additionally, humid climates are associated with higher concentrations of allergens that trigger adverse reactions and disrupt sleep for some people. Maintaining healthy humidity levels in your home can increase your comfort for quality sleep.
COVID-19 has been changing and ravenging its way through the world for about 2 years, and even though a complete resolution seems beyond comprehension right now, there are certain things you can do to protect yourself from COVID-19. Besides good hygiene, involving wearing masks, washing your hands, and avoiding touching surfaces and touching your face, you can also get vaccinated. There are a few options for vaccination and it offers great protection from COVID-19. In this article, we will talk about what the vaccine is and what are some ways you can increase its effectiveness and boost your immunity.
COVID-19 has been a stressful time for all. Everyone has had to adjust to new ways of life, and with the uncertainty of the course of the virus, it can be even more difficult to navigate life and try to maintain as much normalcy as possible. But what even is normalcy? It is being redefined everyday, making it hard to come up with a routine and reduce stress levels and meet basic needs including 7-8 hours of sleep. Continue reading to find out more about stress and how we can all live better lives.
Night owls and morning birds are more than cute descriptive names about one's preferred time of productivity. They are actually biologically determined adjustments to your circadian rhythm. It's important to try and align your sleep schedule with your circadian rhythm as it's very hard to change. Very rarely can someone just flip from morning bird to a night owl. Your prefered sleep time is pretty much set, but unfortunately, this has led to some sleep troubles in the pandemic. Continue reading how night owls are negatively impacted during the pandemic and what this means for companies and individuals.
When you lie down to go to sleep at night, sometimes it's not as easy as shutting off your devices, flipping on your stomach and going to sleep. There are actually two patterns that your body and brain must register for you to go to sleep, and they both have to time up to each other so they arrive at the same time. By having these two things, you may be able to improve your ability to go to sleep faster and stay asleep.