Consumers warned about bed rails that pose entrapment, asphyxia risk

(HealthDay)—Three models of adult portable bed rails made by Bed Handles Inc. pose a risk for entrapment and asphyxia, and consumers should immediately stop using them, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday. The AJ1, BA10W, and BA11W models can allow a person to get trapped between the bed rail and mattress or […]

Why You Should Always Go To Bed Before Midnight

Sleep hygiene is becoming the talk of more health professionals than ever—for good reason. Having a good sleep routine is linked to better digestion, higher levels of productivity, and even better moods, Healthline explains. During this time, your body can fully restore itself, and your mind is able to relax enough to shut down. The […]

Bed dust microorganisms may boost children’s health

In the most extensive study of its kind, researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with the Danish Pediatric Asthma Center at Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, have found a link between microorganisms living in the dust of children’s beds and the children’s own bacteria. The correlation suggests that microorganisms may reduce a child’s risk […]

The best stretches to do when you get out of bed

The way you start your morning can often set the tone for the rest of your day, and making sure that you’re connected to your body is the perfect place to start. While the classic full-body, noise-making, head-to-toe stretch is wonderful, a few extras may help move any sense of stagnancy throughout your system and […]

The truth about bed wedge pillows

Bed wedge pillows might look like a strange and potentially uncomfortable twist on the standard pillow we bury our heads in when the alarm goes off, but they can actually help you sleep more comfortably. As the name implies, wedge pillows are triangular-shaped, kind of like a piece of pie only without that rounded-off bit […]