August 2010

 
 

High thread count duvet covers 'offer most luxury'

High thread count duvet covers 'offer most luxury'

Published: 31st August 2010

Opting for a high thread count duvet cover is one way of ensuring ultimate luxury.

 
Certain foods 'will not aid sleep'

Certain foods 'will not aid sleep'

Published: 31st August 2010

There is not a "magical food" that will help people sleep properly under their duvet covers.

 
Quality, not quantity of sleep 'an issue for mothers'

Quality, not quantity of sleep 'an issue for mothers'

Published: 31st August 2010

Mothers often miss out on quality sleep during the first four months of their child's life.

 
Firmness of a mattress 'down to personal taste'

Firmness of a mattress 'down to personal taste'

Published: 31st August 2010

People need to appreciate that the comfort of a mattress is down to personal preference.

 
Couples 'should invest in separate mattresses'

Couples 'should invest in separate mattresses'

Published: 31st August 2010

Having separate mattresses could be the answer for warring couples.

 
Hotel chain helps stressed workers get some rest

Hotel chain helps stressed workers get some rest

Published: 27th August 2010

Budget hotel chain Travelodge is hosting a special concert to help people sleep better.

 
Duvet cover proves not-so-good-a resting place for kitten

Duvet cover proves not-so-good-a resting place for kitten

Published: 27th August 2010

A kitten has had an adventure after climbing into a duvet cover.

 
BB's Nikki: I need 8 hours sleep

BB's Nikki: I need 8 hours sleep

Published: 26th August 2010

Ultimate Big Brother contestant Nikki Grahame has told housemates she cannot function on fewer than eight hours' sleep.

 
Good quality cotton 'the key to great bed linen'

Good quality cotton 'the key to great bed linen'

Published: 26th August 2010

Anyone hoping to purchase luxury bed linen needs to first focus on the cotton it is made from.

 
Is booze to blame for bad bed rest?

Is booze to blame for bad bed rest?

Published: 25th August 2010

Excessive alcohol consumption could be behind many people's inability to get a good night's sleep beneath their duvet cover.

 
Inability to sleep 'linked to daytime activities'

Inability to sleep 'linked to daytime activities'

Published: 24th August 2010

Daytime activities have more of an impact on sleep than people think.

 

Matching bedding and bath towels 'makes space seem bigger'

Published: 24th August 2010

Homeowners stuck for space can create an illusion by opting for matching bed and bath linen.

 
Ease kids gently into early school starts

Ease kids gently into early school starts

Published: 23rd August 2010

After weeks off from school, parents need to be strategic in how to return their children's sleep schedules to normal.

 
Simple steps keep bath towels fresh

Simple steps keep bath towels fresh

Published: 20th August 2010

There are a number of things people need to bear in mind when keeping their bath towels fresh.

 
Are your friends as good as your duvet cover?

Are your friends as good as your duvet cover?

Published: 19th August 2010

Being in close proximity to friends is like being under the duvet cover, Dutch researchers claim.

 
Is your body clock set to the right time?

Is your body clock set to the right time?

Published: 18th August 2010

Sleeplessness may be caused by problems with a person's body clock.

 
Adults still sharing beds with childhood bears

Adults still sharing beds with childhood bears

Published: 17th August 2010

Many UK adults still take their teddies to bed with them, a Travelodge survey shows.

 
Study: Sleep apnoea worsens with weight gain

Study: Sleep apnoea worsens with weight gain

Published: 17th August 2010

Sleep apnoea symptoms worsen in people who continue to put on weight, a study shows.

 
Mayor and dean to forego beds for charity

Mayor and dean to forego beds for charity

Published: 16th August 2010

The mayor and dean of Peterborough have signed up to sleep rough to raise awareness for a local charity.

 
Lack of sleep plagues British motorists

Lack of sleep plagues British motorists

Published: 13th August 2010

Sleepiness is a growing problem among British motorists, research shows.

 
Memory foam mattress covers 'keep bed bugs at bay'

Memory foam mattress covers 'keep bed bugs at bay'

Published: 12th August 2010

Homeowners concerned about bed bugs should invest in a memory foam mattress cover.

 
Wrinkle-free bedding 'a must' for the Porters

Wrinkle-free bedding 'a must' for the Porters

Published: 11th August 2010

Pristine bed sheets are a necessity for one couple, well, the husband at least.

 
Style, comfort, functionality 'the key to good bed linen'

Style, comfort, functionality 'the key to good bed linen'

Published: 10th August 2010

People need to bear three things in mind when purchasing new bed linen.

 
Study: Natural inability to block out noise impacts sleep

Study: Natural inability to block out noise impacts sleep

Published: 10th August 2010

Some people are better at blocking out sounds than others, meaning they tend to sleep better.

 
Mattress protectors 'a student essential'

Mattress protectors 'a student essential'

Published: 06th August 2010

Bed bugs and mildew can be prevented by taking a mattress protector to university.

 
Instil a sense of calm before kids go to bed

Instil a sense of calm before kids go to bed

Published: 05th August 2010

Making sure the house is calm before a child goes to bed is highly important.

 
7 hours sleep 'the key to heart health'

7 hours sleep 'the key to heart health'

Published: 04th August 2010

Getting seven hours rest is crucial to ensuring heart health, research shows.

 
Homeowners 'deserve a great bedroom'

Homeowners 'deserve a great bedroom'

Published: 03rd August 2010

Having a great bedroom to relax in is a right for any homeowner, it has been said.

 
Bed designer: 'Buy new bed linen'

Bed designer: 'Buy new bed linen'

Published: 02nd August 2010

Whether memory foam bed linen, new duvet covers or some Egyptian cotton bed spreads, leading bed designer Warren Evans advises buying some new bed linen to spruce up a room.