Archive - September, 2010

Bedroom design ‘should reflect personality’

29 September 2010 by , No Comments
The personality of individuals should be reflected in the design of their bedrooms, a writer has advised

The way in which a bedroom is decorated should reflect the personality of the owner, one writer asserts. In an article for Helium.com, Angela S Young suggests warm, soft colours are best for those seeking to create a “peaceful retreat”, while individuals aiming for an Asian look could consider black and red. She outlines a [...]

Snoring ‘can cause couples to split’

29 September 2010 by , No Comments
Relationships can be placed under intense pressure by sleeplessness caused by snoring, it has been claimed

Disturbed sleep can lead to couples splitting up, as one partner’s snoring affects the other. This is the claim made in an article for the Mirror, which suggested that those lovers who regularly cause the other to lie awake at night place pressure on the relationship. According to writer Danny Buckland, research indicates one in [...]

Being active ‘assists with good sleep’

29 September 2010 by , No Comments
Aerobic exercise during the day can help people get a good night's rest, an expert claims

Individuals who are active and take regular aerobic exercise tend to experience better sleep than those with more sedentary lifestyles. Quoted in an article for Reuters, Dr David Davila of the National Sleep Foundation explained that although it is not understood why exercise helps people sleep, it appears to improve rest. Spending time in beds [...]

Beds ‘can assist sleep of back pain sufferers’

29 September 2010 by , No Comments
Back pain sufferers should choose bed frames carefully to ensure good sleep, Silentnight claims

The importance of beds to providing a good night’s sleep and alleviating back pain has been highlighted. According to Silentnight beds, the company’s bed frames and mattresses employ state of the art technology to correctly support spinal alignment, which can aid rest. “A good night’s sleep helps to keep our skills and immune system in [...]

Evening computer use ‘may disrupt sleep’

28 September 2010 by , No Comments
Using a computer late in the evening can lead to poor quality sleep, it has been suggested

Those who use a computer late at night could see their sleeping patterns disrupted, researchers have warned. A study by experts from the Sleep Research & Clinical Chronobiology Team at Charite University Hospital showed that individuals looking at the bright monitor of a PC before they go to bed may sleep less soundly than those [...]

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