Memory Foam Mattresses are being used all over the world, not only for their comfort but also for all the health benefits they provide. The first memory foam was developed for NASA around the 70′s for their space program, though it was never used. Memory foam is pressure sensitive, or temperature sensitive polyurethane foam which [...]

It’s important to do your homework on memory foam mattresses before you buy. Many companies offer memory foam mattresses, all claiming to be the best, or better than a Tempurpedic. Carefully compare the advantages and disadvantages of each before making your decision. After all, you’ll be spending a third of each day on the mattress you choose.

“I do fine on five hours a night,” insists Maureen S., a high school English teacher who stays up until the wee hours grading papers and planning the next day’s lessons. “Yeah, I do work long hours, but I make up for it on the weekends,” says Josh G., who works a full-time and a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]