August 2011
Doctors 'unaware' of how to treat children's sleep problems
Published: 31st August 2011
Some doctors are not prepared for dealing with children's sleep disorders, research shows.
Change of season set to bring 'fun' interiors
Published: 31st August 2011
Homeowners are seeking to inject some fun into their interiors, one expert believes.
American parents realise importance of shut-eye
Published: 30th August 2011
Parents in the US are more aware of the need for kids to sleep than those in the UK, research shows.
Problematic bed bugs 'underestimated'
Published: 26th August 2011
Bed bugs should not be underestimated, as they can pose a serious problem if bed linen infestations are not tackled.
Women sleep longer than men, but suffer more from interruptions
Published: 25th August 2011
Women sleep longer than men, even when babies and young children are on the scene.
Get the Emily Fields look in your room with yellow bed spread
Published: 24th August 2011
Pretty Little Liars could be influencing bedspread choices for the future.
Wearing contact lenses to bed 'poses health risk'
Published: 23rd August 2011
Failing to take out contact lenses before settling down into luxury bed linen for the night could pose a serious risk to health.
Don't get used to bad sleep - tackle it now
Published: 22nd August 2011
Bad sleep habits need to be resolved before they become long-term problems.
Electronics take their toll on kids' bedtime
Published: 19th August 2011
Many children use electronic devices after the light has gone out, a survey shows.
Half of kids 'never read a bedtime story'
Published: 19th August 2011
A considerable amount of children in the UK are never read a bedtime story by their parents, a poll finds.
Bug-ridden hotel bedding leads to compensation payout
Published: 18th August 2011
A London hotel has paid out £1,600 to two sisters who suffered so many bed bug bites they had to be hospitalised.
Bedroom decor can say a lot about personality
Published: 18th August 2011
The bedroom decor a person chooses can say a lot about who they are.
Duvet cover choices 'can reveal personality'
Published: 17th August 2011
Personality can really come out through the choice of bed and duvet covers.
Teens 'need time under duvet covers' for healthy development
Published: 17th August 2011
The brain and body need sleep during teenagers' developing years.
Teens 'neglecting sleep' with phones under pillowcases
Published: 17th August 2011
Teenagers cannot get to sleep because they feel the need to constantly check their phone messages.
Luxury hotel style proves popular in bedrooms
Published: 17th August 2011
Many people are keen to emulate the appearance of luxury hotels in their homes.
Sleep's restorative functions 'affected by alcohol'
Published: 16th August 2011
Alcohol can have a negative impact on the restorative function of sleep, research has shown.
Lifestyle choices could help improve quality of rest
Published: 15th August 2011
Being healthy during the day can have a positive impact on people's quality of sleep.
Now is the time to invest in student bedding
Published: 12th August 2011
Youngsters moving away to university will need a number of items of bedding.
Ceasing CPAP therapy could lead to relapse
Published: 12th August 2011
Preventing the use of continuous positive airway pressure machines could lead to sleep apnoea symptoms reoccurring.
Children need sleep when returning to school
Published: 11th August 2011
Being well rested will help kids study well at school, experts have found.
Traditional bedroom designs could make a comeback
Published: 10th August 2011
One expert predicts that people will return to their roots when it comes to bedroom design.
Experimenting with coloured bedding needn't be scary
Published: 09th August 2011
Some homeowners are intimidated by the idea of using colour in their properties.
Sleep apnoea 'best treated' with CPAP
Published: 09th August 2011
Continuous positive airway pressure machines are the best way to treat sleep apnoea, a study has found.
Bedroom decor could benefit from accessories
Published: 08th August 2011
Accessories are a great way of livening up bedroom decor, one expert believes.
Certain sounds help Brits doze off to sleep
Published: 05th August 2011
Listening to certain sounds will help make it easier for some people to fall asleep, research shows.
Luxury hotel has bedding tested by NASA
Published: 04th August 2011
One Dubai hotel has gone to extraordinary lengths to make sure its bedding is as comfortable as possible.
Lazy Cakes could be banned by FDA
Published: 03rd August 2011
Lazy Cakes are filled with melatonin to help people sleep better under their bed sheets.
Link found between Parkinson's and sleep disorder
Published: 02nd August 2011
Parkinson's is closely linked with REM sleep behaviour disorder, Spanish scientists have found.
Bright bed linen can enhance a room
Published: 02nd August 2011
Making a bedroom appear brighter can be as easy as buying some brand new bedding.
Sleep 'will not solve obesity epidemic'
Published: 01st August 2011
Encouraging kids to sleep more will not make them any less obese, experts believe.
