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March 6, 2007
Tempur-Pedic introduces 2 new
mattress sets at Las Vegas Furniture
Market! Combining high quality Latex and
world famous Tempur material. |
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January 18, 2007
Sealy Springfree lineup now
available! Springfree combines the
pressure relieving qualities of an
all-foam mattress with unsurpassed
support. |
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| Take our
virtual tour to see how our store is
designed to help you get your best
night's sleep. |
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This is the lightest phase of non-REM
sleep. It occurs when we first begin to
nod off. At this stage our senses switch
off so we no longer can hear noises or
feel warmth or coolness. We can,
however, be aroused from this stage of
sleep by a sudden loud noise like a door
slamming or the neighbors car alarm. Our
brain waves during this stage are
low-frequency Theta Waves. |
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During this stage of sleep the body
temperature decreases and our breathing
and heart rates even out. We also become
more disengaged from our waking senses.
Our brain waves alternate between short
bursts which are called Sleep Spindles
and large, sudden waves called
K-Complexes. |
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These are the deepest stages of sleep.
During these phases your blood pressure
falls, breathing slows, and your body
temperature drops even lower. These
stages of sleep are also known as
slow-wave sleep. These are essential
stages of sleep because this is when
your energy becomes restored. Also
during these stages of sleep, your
immune system is strengthened and your
body is prompted to release vital growth
hormones. During slow-wave sleep, your
brain waves are wide, slow Delta Waves. |
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This is known as Rapid Eye Movement
sleep. During this phase of sleep, eyes
dart back and forth, your breathing and
heart rates flutter, and your muscles
are mostly paralyzed. While we have
vivid dreams about unrealistic events,
parts of our brains are solving problems
from the previous day and logging
knowledge and experience into our
long-term memories. During this phase of
sleep, our brains are producing Beta
Waves. |
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To perform at your peak, you need to
sleep seven to eight hours per night. If
you don't get enough sleep, you can tax
both your health and your productivity.
Sleep loss is a major problem. A
study by the National Sleep Foundation
shows sleep loss is rampant in the
United States... |
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- 39% of adults sleep less than 7
hours on weeknights.
- 36% of people over 15 years of
age report having some level of
insomnia.
- 54% of people over 55 report
having insomnia once a week or more.
A study by the National Sleep
Foundation and the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration found... |
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- 70,000 - Average
crashes with injuries caused by
drowsy drivers each year.
- 1,550 - Average fatal
crashes caused by drowsy drivers
each year.
- 51% - Adult drivers who
admit they drive drowsy.
- 17% - Drowsy drivers who
fell asleep at the wheel at least
once in the past year.
The University of Chicago did a study
showing the problem of sleep depravation
worsens as the population ages... |
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- 17% - Age 25-35 in 1990
- 15% - Age 35-45 in 1990
- 17% - Age 60+ in 1990
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- 14% - Age 25-35 in 2000
- 16% - Age 35-45 in 2000
- 21% Age 60+ in 2000
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Recent studies suggest a strong link
between sleep loss and disease.
- Men whose sleep was restricted
to four hours a night for six nights
lost 30% of their ability to secrete
insulin, suggesting a link between
sleep loss and diabetes.
- Women who slept five hours or
less per night over a 10-year study
period increased their risk of
developing coronary heart disease by
30%.
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