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Better Wellness for a Better Night’s Sleep

If you’ve been tossing and turning at night, unable to get a good night’s sleep no matter what you do, it’s possible that your overall wellness is to blame. Getting a good night’s sleep will contribute immensely to your overall health and wellness, but it’s equally true that what you eat and how you exercise will contribute…

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Giving to Local Charities: Why Every Little Bit Counts

The idea of local business philanthropy sounds good to many business owners. However, they don’t always make an effort to include it as one of their business practices. It’s just something that sounds theoretically good. However, this isn’t the case at Urban Mattress where we donate 2% of every sale to local charities. If you’re…

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Learn to Relax from Celebs Emma Watson, Hilary Swank and Christina Aguilera

We all know that relaxation is important for a balanced life. You can’t just keep working all the time or you’re going to get burnt out. Unfortunately, while we’re working, we tend to ignore this piece of wisdom. We get so caught up in being productive, making money and building a reputation for reliability that we…

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“There Is More Refreshment and Stimulation in a Nap Than in All the Alcohol Ever Distilled” —Ovid

Most of us are so busy all day long that we never think about taking naps. Whenever the urge to lie down occurs to you, you just brush it off and keep doing whatever you need to do. Who has the time for a nap when there’s laundry to be done or business emails to…

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What Effect Does Relaxation Have on Serious Illnesses? You’d be Surprised

The 20th century was remarkable for discovering how preventive measures in agriculture, medicine, industry and a lot more caused serious illness in the body. At the same time, curative measures were discovered for formerly “big” illnesses like polio and epilepsy. The 20th century was also notable for the “discovery” of the mind-body-spirit connection.  The medical…

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Are Poorly Constructed Beds Contributing to America’s Obesity Problem?

America’s ongoing battle against obesity has long been documented. At last count, at least 1/3 of the nation is carrying around more weight than they should. The reasons behind the extra poundage are as diverse as our nation’s population and therefore, it’s hard to reach a consensus on how to solve the problem. However, health…

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The Science Behind Naps: Fixing Sleep Deprivation in America

It’s not reported enough how many people in the United States have continual deprivation of sleep. Even the CDC declared it a chronic public health problem that never seems to get an adequate solution. Yet, the media frequently touts how naps easily alleviate the problem. This doesn’t necessarily mean everyone can shake the old stigmas of…

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Want Better Wellness? Get Some Sleep!

Do you wake up feeling tired most mornings? Does your energy lag throughout the day? If so, then you’re not alone! The National Sleep Foundation recently reported that nearly half of Americans don’t feel rested, and you can probably guess why; social pressures, busy work schedules, light pollution, stress, caregiving responsibilities, and a number of other…

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