Often when children are grumpy or cranky, their parents know it’s because they need some sleep. Is this true of adults? How are our moods affected by lack of sleep? People are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, have slower response times and negative effects on memory from lack

In a world going green and increased awareness of chemical sensitivities, it makes sense to contemplate the mattress you lay on for approximately one third of your life. Is it safe? Are there unseen dangers to your health? It is reasonable to have concerns. Memory foam while comfortable is synthetic

The body’s internal clock is synchronized with day and night. Light cues the brain via the retina that it’s time to warm the body and become more alert. Dark cues the brain to cool the body and for hormones to release melatonin to bring about relaxation and sleep. It seems

The cornerstone to a good sleep is a luxurious mattress paired with the perfect pillow. Can your sleep be improved any further? If we consider the environment in the bedroom and how it plays a part in adding to a fulfilling sleep, there are many aspects that can improve our

Losing weight can be difficult at the best of times. It is taught that eating well and exercising must be done in order to achieve weight loss but what about sleep? Does it play a part in helping the pounds melt away? When you sleep well, your body secretes hormones

Most of us have had experiences where after a poor night of sleep we felt fatigued, irritable, or could not quite focus our minds on a task at hand. Lack of sleep affects us negatively, but is sleep a matter of life or death? Studies have shown that regular lack