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What’s Keeping Americans Up at Night?

U.S. News & World Report releases its 2024 Sleep Habits Survey. New York-based media company U.S. News & World Report recently revealed the findings of...




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Calming Color Trends: Exploring the Psychology of Hues in Design

The 2024 colors of the year bring a sense of calm. Think of your favorite...

Sleeping with a Partner

The latest Better Sleep Council research delves into bed partners and sleep. Every day, Retail...

The Legend of Worry Dolls

The Guatemalan tradition of placing a small handmade toy under a pillow at night...

Refreshing Your Memory

Of all the things we’ve lost as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, here’s one that may surprise you — your memory. And it...

Sleep: It’s Good for Your Bones

To keep your skeletal structure strong and supple, try these 7 steps, including exercising daily and buying a quality mattress Editor’s note: Savvy mattress retailers...

Healthy Sleep Habits

Looking for lifestyle practices to improve your body and mind? Follow these tips to improve your sleep and kick-start your health Editor’s note: Savvy mattress...

The 10 Most Sleep-Deprived Cities Across the U.S.

Is your town on the inaugural list from Mattress Firm and SleepScore Labs? Atlanta holds the unenviable title of being the most sleep-deprived city in...

Moody Much?

Sleeplessness can harm relationships and cause depression, anxiety and problems with attention. Here’s how rest can come to your emotional rescue Editor’s note: Savvy mattress...

Let’s Resolve to Make 2021 Great for Retail!

Six resolutions to improve business operations and your professional life Few of us are going to be sorry to say goodbye to 2020. Good riddance....

Marijuana for Sleep Could Backfire

A recent study concludes that using a lot of weed as a teenager can boost the risk of insomnia as an adult Some people rely...

Circadian Rhythms and Blues

What does our body need to stay in balance? These suggestions for managing daily behaviors, especially sleep, can lead to better health and a...

Survey Says: Economic Stress Leading to Poor Sleep

Concerns over the economy — both personal finances and the nation’s financial health, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic — contribute to...

Social Butterflies: Personal Relationships and Sleep

If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that humans are social creatures. Forced to stay at home to reduce the...

Tips to Combat Insomnia and the Munchies

Having a hard time sleeping during the hard times we are experiencing? Consider these suggestions to be well-rested and less stressed For a number of...

7 Simple Ways to Silence Snoring

That harsh sound coming from your throat can impede your sleep — and drive your partner crazy. Follow these suggestions to remedy the problem  Editor’s...

Irregular Sleep: A Health Hazard

Older adults with irregular sleep patterns — meaning they have no regular bedtime and wake-up schedule, or they get different amounts of sleep each...

More Sleep, Better Decision-Making

A recent series of studies suggest well-rested entrepreneurs analyze venture executive summaries better than those who sleep less Entrepreneurs are notorious for burning the midnight...

While You Were Sleeping…

Placing a tooth under your pillow and waking up with cash in its place is a rite of passage for kids. What is the...

What’s the Word?

Instead of making resolutions, pick a word or phrase that will guide your self-improvement in the coming year If you’ve set and failed to keep...

You’ve Been Talking in Your Sleep

Why do we sometimes chat and walk while we’re asleep? Here’s an introduction to parasomnia and how it affects our sleep habits — and...

The Sleep-Work Connection

New Better Sleep Council research reveals how employment can negatively affect slumber and what workers can do to avoid sleepless nights Americans aren’t sleeping enough....

Don’t Worry, Sleep Happy

Those who see the glass as half full, not half empty, tend to have a sunnier view of life. Now, researchers have found, they...

Tingles for Sleep

What is the autonomous sensory meridian response? How can it be used to help your customers fall asleep more quickly and sleep more deeply? Editor’s...

Sleep by the Numbers

How well are you and your customers resting? Check out the following statistics ... you might be surprised The discipline of statistics offers a variety...