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Is it bad not to sleep?

We all know that sleeping is important but many people do not realise quite how bad not sleeping can be, unless of course they have suffered through insomnia themselves. Those who have experienced insomnia before understands the widespread consequences of not sleeping. The list of issues that...

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Is a memory foam mattress good for a restless sleeper?

Memory foam has revolutionised the way we sleep. It has changed the bedding industry forever, essentially making every other bedding material obsolete in one fell swoop. Memory foam is able to mould itself to each and every individual’s body shape and posture, as it is heat reactive. It provides...

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Will my memory foam mattress smell?

It is impossible to find anything in this world that is one hundred percent perfect. Sure you can come close but the reality is that no matter what, you will always find some slight flaw or imperfection. Same goes for memory foam mattresses. This revolutionary material has changed the way people sleep...

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Help with insomnia

If you are struggling with insomnia then you are probably willing to do just about anything to get a decent night’s sleep. However, the problem is that many of the solutions can be as bad as the problem. Most doctor proscribed sleep pills have undesirable side effects, such as sluggishness,...

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Orthopaedic vs Decorative pillows

While many people understand how important it is to their health to get a good mattress far fewer realise that pillows are just as important. There are two main types of pillow, decorative and orthopaedic. While one makes your bed look good the other makes you sleep well and it is important that they...

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Pillow varieties

As with anything these days, there seems to be a wide variety of pillow types on the market, so what are the major differences and which ones are the best for your sleep health? Memory foam: the latest and greatest type of pillow is the memory foam pillow. This material has revolutionised the...

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Benefits of power napping

First, before discussing the benefits of powernaps, it needs to made clear that powernaps are no replacement for regular sleep and if you find yourself needing to powernap all the time then it is important that you look at your life style and your sleeping habits as regular reliance on powernaps is...

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Powernaps

Though powernaps sound like something that people did in the 80s they are actually a really useful way of reenergising yourself if you are feeling tired. If you do them well, powernaps will leave you feeling far more awake and refreshed than you were before you had one. The problem lies in getting...

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Is sleepwalking normal?

Medical specialists refer to sleepwalking as a sleep disorder, meaning that it is not ‘normal’ though it is relatively common and in some cases is not a serious problem. However, for some people sleepwalking, or somnambulism, can be incredibly dangerous and troublesome. Sleepwalking...

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Is mattress quality in the eye of the beholder?

While in some respects different people have different expectations and hopes from a mattress, there is definitely objective measures of mattress quality. In other words, while people like different types of mattresses, with some liking softer beds and others more firm mattresses, mattress quality...

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I fall asleep at work

If you are falling asleep at work then this is a sign that you are not sleeping well. Obviously falling asleep on the job is a bad look no matter what you do but for some people there is not just a risk of getting fired but also far bigger health and safety issues. Imagine the person is a doctor...

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How many hours do we sleep for in a year?

It’s funny, but if you ask a bunch of people what the most used piece of furniture is, hardly any of them will give you the right answer. Most will say sofa, chair, table or some other item that people use while they are awake. The right answer is, of course, the bed. No other item of furniture...

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