In the past few years, Americans have been made aware that over half (65%) of the country’s population is obese. The “obesity epidemic” has been blamed on everything from fast food and trans fats to sedentary jobs and remote controls. Recent research at Stanford University and other facilities indicate that there may be a strong [...]

There are many reasons a person may not experience quality sleep even though they are sleeping for the right amount of time each night. It could be the individual’s lifestyle, caffeine and alcohol, medication, television before bedtime; these are all factors that play into getting a quality night’s sleep. There is something even more paramount [...]

Do you get enough sleep? Is it restless or restful? Continuous or interrupted? Do you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired? The latest research shows that there is a stronger connection than previously thought between quality and amount of sleep and a person’s health. However, many adults report having trouble [...]

Insomnia—a condition that causes problems both with falling asleep and staying asleep—affects millions of people. Since sleep researchers point to inadequate sleep as a leading contributing factor to most major diseases, it’s obvious that it’s not just important but vital to sleep well. Fortunately, those same sleep researchers have also discovered the conditions that affect [...]

Before you purchase a memory foam mattress, do your research. It’s important to choose the best value product from a responsible company that prides itself on both quality and customer service. After all, you’ll be spending a third of every day on the sleeping surface you choose. Here are some important facts to consider before [...]