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Is your Mattress Hurting your Sleep?
wp:paragraph If you are having trouble sleeping at night, your mattress may be to blame. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Since we do spend about a third of our life sleeping, skimping out on the quality and comfort of your mattress is not something you want to do! According to experts, the surface in which you sleep can have a huge impact on the overall quality of your sleep. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph How to know when it’s time to replace your mattress /wp:paragraph wp:list If your mattress is older than 8-10 years. This is the general life span for most mattresses If you are waking up with any sort of chronic pain of soreness in your body If you are tossing and turning more than normal throughout the night If your mattress is lumpy or beginning to sag /wp:list wp:paragraph Tips for finding the right mattress /wp:paragraph wp:list Find one with the firmness that works for you: most mattresses come in firm, medium and soft. Which one works best for you will depend on your primary sleeping position, comfort level and how it caters to the pressure points on your body. Test the mattress out in person before making the purchase. Don’t just sit on it for a few seconds. Take a few minutes to lie down in the position you normally sleep in and roll around a few times, just to make sure it’s a good fit. If you are not able to try out the mattress before buying it, make sure there is a sufficient return policy, just in case it ends up not working out If you and your partner will be using this mattress, make sure it is a good fit for both of you. Most newer spring mattresses have individual coils, which means if one of you moves, the whole mattress won’t move with it. Give yourself time to adjust! It may not feel absolutely perfect the first night, most mattress companies have a warranty of at least a few months after purchase. /wp:list
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Six Sleep Tips for Post-Secondary Students
wp:paragraph With the long summer days coming to an end, classes for college and university are just starting for the year and whether you are going back to on-campus learning or your classes are still virtual, it’s time to get your sleep routine in check. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph It’s no secret that post-secondary students are not exactly known for having the best sleeping habits. Sleep is essential for everyone, but if you are a student in college or university, it is more important than ever to make sure you are well-rested during the daytime so you can concentrate on your studies and have a successful semester. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Here are a few tips for post-secondary students to get a good night’s sleep; /wp:paragraph wp:list {"ordered":true,"type":"1"} Keep your sleep schedule as consistent as possible: many class schedules in college and university can vary day to day, meaning you may have to deal with classes in the early mornings and/or late evenings. Try your best to go to bed and wake up at within 1-2 hours (even on weekends!) Practice good sleep hygiene: make sure your sleep environment is cool and dark, take advantage of blackout curtains and earplugs if necessary. Following a relaxing routine right before bed will also be important to help you prepare for a good night’s sleep. Don’t use your bed for anything other than sleeping: as tempting as it may be to take your laptop on the bed to finish that essay, don’t do this! Avoid caffeine before bedtime: a cup of coffee may seem tempting if you are doing homework into the evening hours but this will keep you awake at night. Keep alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis to a minimum: all of that late night partying is not great for your sleep cycle. Limit how much you drink in the evening hours and don’t use nicotine or cannabis too close to bedtime. Keep your naps short: if you absolutely need to nap during the daytime, one hour or less is recommended, that way it doesn’t interfere with your bedtime. /wp:list
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