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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...

The Legend of Worry Dolls

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

Sleeping with a Partner

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

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Stress, Pain and Money — Oh My!

Better Sleep Council research uncovers the factors that keep people awake and help them nod off Sleep is a wonderful, revitalizing and sometimes elusive thing....
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The Sound Sleepers and the Wide Awakers

New BSC research shows male retirees have the best sleep habits, while women — especially moms and students — struggle to get enough rest The...
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Co-Sleeping Pros and Cons

Couples, kids, pets — is your bed too crowded? Consider these benefits and drawbacks of piling onto the same mattress Editor’s note: Savvy mattress retailers...
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Exhausted? You’re Not Alone

Annual survey analyzes how well — or poorly — the world is sleeping and what, if anything, adults are doing about it Here’s a universal...
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Try Hypnosis to Fall Asleep

Is hypnosis all in your head? This age-old technique often is shrouded in mystery. What is it, how does it work and can it help...
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What Keeps Teenagers Up at Night?

It's not Instagram. According to the Better Sleep Council, it's homework, which impedes their sleep and tanks their school performance According to research from the...
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Puppy Love

New research suggests women may sleep better with dogs in the bed rather than with human partners A dog may be a man’s best friend,...
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The Legend of Worry Dolls

The Guatemalan tradition of placing a small handmade toy under a pillow at night is said to eliminate children’s worries while they sleep Editor’s note:...
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How to Be a Morning Person

There’s no better way to start the day than to wake up early and full of energy. These 6 steps will make you bright-eyed...
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Vitamin Green

Spending time in the great outdoors not only affords you the opportunity to stretch your legs, but it also helps with a good night’s...
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Electronics Made Me Do It

National poll reveals 43% of parents say their teen has trouble sleeping; social media and cellphones cited as top reasons It’s no secret that many...
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Poor sleep can lead to unhealthy eating

A recent study finds link between sleep loss, nighttime snacking, junk food cravings and obesity  Nighttime snacking and a craving for junk food may contribute...
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The purpose of sleep

Why do we need rest anyway? These scientific insights reveal why it’s necessary and what happens in our bodies while we’re snoozing Editor’s note: Savvy...
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Since 2001, we’ve provided exclusive access to leading industry research on consumer buying trends published by the Better Sleep Council. We’re published by the International Sleep Products Association, a trade association uniting the industry to reach its fullest potential.

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