Category Archives: Sleep Environment

Do You Have a “Couple” of Sleep Problems?

Did you know that by a couple’s 20th wedding anniversary, they’ll have spent roughly six to seven years together in bed? You’d think couples would have everything worked out by then … yet an estimated 23 percent of U.S. couples sleep apart, according to a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation. For the other 77 percent of couples that do sleep together, the National Sleep Foundation survey indicates that one partner loses an average of 49 minutes of sleep per night due to some disruptive behavior, such as snoring, tossing and turning, watching TV, or preferring a hot or cold room. So before resorting to separate beds or bedrooms, identify and attempt to resolve those disruptive conflicts that might develop.

Pain Awareness: What Consumer Reports’ New Mattress Survey Says about Sleep Number Beds

Did you know September was National Pain Awareness Month? More than 15 percent of young adult Americans report issues with chronic pain, and as Americans age, that percentage increases to more than 50 percent. Regardless if you are young or…

Sleep in Bed, Not in Class or at Work

Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmatic. The “three Rs” is an old-fashioned formula for school success. Now, research shows another important “R” is part of the equation: rest.
However, parents often forget that getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most…

The Perfect Pillow Featured on THE DOCTORS Talk Show

Your bed pillow is a critical piece to having a good nights sleep. I’m happy to share with you that on Monday, September 7, Sleep Number’s “Create Your Perfect Pillow” also known as Pillow[ology] was featured on the popular “THE…

Neck Pain May Not Be What You Think…

My mother has told me on more than one occasion that I am a pain in the neck. This statement really can’t be denied – I’m a picky eater and am indecisive. I wait until the last minute on everything…

Sleep Tips for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Trying to sleep with chronic pain? 15% of adults report chronic pain; however, in older adults, that number increases to more than 50%. The pain could be a result of an accident, medical conditions like fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis, birth…

Select Comfort Sleep 101 Events

Do you have problems with sleep you want to have answered? Have you always wanted to speak with a sleep expert about sleep but didn’t know who to ask? If so, don’t miss an opportunity to participate in one of…

Tips to Help You Sleep Better

According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 150 million Americans – almost half the population of the United States – say they are not getting enough sleep. Reasons range from back pain to restlessness to job stress to sleep…