Monthly Archives: July 2012

Lack of sleep equals poor performance

If you are one of those people who don’t get enough sleep in your double ottoman bed then you are not going to perform your tasks at work well. Research conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in the United States, has proven a lack of sleep effects the way people perform. The study monitored the sleep and work relationship of twelve participants over a four week period. To ensure all volunteers were ready, they were expected to sleep between ten and 12 hours in the first week. Following ...

There’s one more reason to turn the television off!

Research has shown that you can overcome the negative effects of staying up late by making sure your bed frame with storage is placed in a dark room. According to a study using hamsters, a lack of darkness during sleeping hours can cause changes to the brain and depression. The hamsters used in the experiment were exposed to dim light at night for four weeks. The behavioural tests found that the hamsters were lacking in energy and motivation. Researchers from the Ohio State University in the US ...

TV and computer games blamed for UK teenagers' sleep deprivation

UK teenagers’ have placed the blame on computer games and TV for their lack of sleep, a study shows. Teens seem to be missing out on vital time in their storage bedsand spending more time interacting with technology. According to research by the Schools Health Education Unit, as reported by the Huffington Post (July 22nd) 19 per cent of 14-15 year old boys reported spending more than three hours on their games console, while 14 per cent spend the same amount of time watching the TV. Health vis...

Top tips on creating a soothing bedroom

We all want a bedroom that makes us feel calm and content, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Here is a quick guide to getting the atmosphere just right to encourage those elusive ZZZs: Clear away clutter: You don't want the tell-tale signs of a busy life to be the last thing you see before you flick the light switch, so tidy away your clutter into a bed with storage, and ensure all surfaces are as clear as possible. Let there be darkness: A good blackout blind or a thick set of cur...

Does teeth grinding have an ‘off’ switch?

If your night-time teeth grinding is wearing you down, a new study could make a night in your bed with storage a bit more relaxing... Scientists have identified two chemical controls in the brain that can be manipulated to prevent movement while you’re asleep. The new research, which is published in the July 11th edition of the Journal of Neuroscience, could have found a cure for teeth grinding and kicking out during sleep. The treatment could also help those who suffer from narcolepsy and REM...

Name the bed bug! Tracking down the critters that can spoil your sleep

Tests may soon be able to identify which infestation a bed bug has come from, a recent report has revealed. According to the BBC'S Nature News (July 11th), researchers at Sheffield University are working on genetic techniques that will allow them to examine a bed bug's DNA and pinpoint its colony, meaning that if you think you've brought bed bugs home to your storage bed from a hotel, you could soon know for sure who is to blame! A "global surge" in the prevalence of bed bugs was noted shortly a...

Brits choose bed over pre-flight booze

Brits don’t want to head for the nearest bar as they wait for their holiday-bound flight to depart; they are more interested in catching forty winks. It seems the majority of us Brits wish airports provided a comfy bed with storage for our hand luggage so we could while away the long wait by snuggling down for a nap, research has revealed. Over half of those questioned said they’d like a sleeping area to retire to as they wait to board their flight, while none would want to spend the time in...

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