You know how it is, you’ve had a long day and all you want to do is to sit on the couch, vege and watch television. Next thing you know it’s morning and you wake up in the same place. Is it bad to fall asleep on the couch? It doesn’t matter how great or […]
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If you find yourself waking up with aches and pains it might be easy to blame your mattress, but it could also be that mountain of pillows you’re sleeping on. So how many pillows should you use in bed? While the short answer to this question is one, there’s more to it than that. The […]
Cotton vs. wool or down comforter vs. fleece – does a blanket really make a difference in getting a good night’s sleep? How do you choose the best blanket? Wanting your blanket to be soft and cozy is a no-brainer, but what other considerations are there besides size and color? Depending on where you live, […]
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Can I Use NyQuil to Fall Asleep?
If you’re looking for a good night’s sleep it might seem like a no-brainer to reach for the medications you take when you are sick and have to get rest. But what happens if you’re not sick – should you still be taking something like Nyquil as a sleep aid? One of the concerns about […]
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Using Alcohol to Fall Asleep
Alcohol is the most common sleep aid in the United States, with at least 20% of Americans relying on it to help fall asleep. While alcohol may seem like an easy, go-to before bed, should you really use it to fall asleep? You know how you feel after having had a few drinks: relaxed, sometimes […]
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Best Room Temperature for Sleeping
You know those nights where it seems impossible to get comfortable and fall asleep – you’re warm one minute and then cold another? While the temperature of your bedroom might not seem to be a big deal, it can affect your sleep. Is there a best room temperature for getting a good night’s rest? When […]
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What is Pink Noise?
You are probably familiar with the term white noise and seen, or even used, a white noise machine to help you sleep, but white isn’t the only color out there. Pink noise may also help you to fall and stay asleep. Like white noise, pink noise is also based on the frequencies that humans can […]
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What is Brown Noise?
If you’ve been searching for solutions to help you get a good night’s sleep, you have probably come across white noise and possibly pink noise. And if either of those options haven’t worked for you, don’t give up yet because there is also brown noise. Brown noise is another color of noise, but unlike its […]
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What is White Noise?
If you have been struggling to get a good night’s sleep, then you’ve probably heard or read about white noise. It may seem counterintuitive to listen to noise to fall asleep, so what exactly is white noise and how can it help you get a better night’s rest? In essence, white noise is a constant […]