Under the Covers
A blog that you can dive into bed with.
Best Military Mattress DiscountsAt Ergonomic Focus, we are all about helping active-duty, reservists, and military veterans get the…
Giving Back: Mattress Companies That Do More Than Sell BedsWhen is buying a mattress more than buying a mattress? When you’re also giving back to the community in a…
Hack Your Sleep to Get the Most Out of Your WorkdayDo you feel like you’re struggling at work? Maybe it’s hard to make the decisions that are part of your job…
How Many Pillows Should You Sleep With?Do you like to sleep on a pillow stack or do you have one, flat-as-a-pancake, pillow that you’ve had forever?
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?It’s easy to say that sleep deprivation is an epidemic, but much harder to figure out how much more we…
How to Create the Best Environment for SleepSleep is important to you. You know that it makes you function better and that you feel so much better when…
How We SleepSleeping people seem so peaceful. They look like they don’t have a care in the world, like their bodies are…
Hypnic Jerks: Why We Twitch While Falling AsleepHave you ever been almost asleep, only to jerk awake with all of your muscles seeming to fire at once?
Off-gassing and Getting Rid of the New Mattress SmellMany people love new mattresses, especially memory foam ones. These consistently rate high for everything…
Sleep Paralysis: Awake in a NightmareHave you ever found, either while falling asleep or waking up, that you can’t move your body?
The Science of Beauty SleepThe idea of “getting your beauty sleep” may sound old fashioned—something your grandma might have said to…
Understanding Circadian RhythmsDoes your body run according to certain patterns? Maybe you’re always ready for bed at 9:00 PM or you feel…
What Happens When You’re Sleep Deprived?At least one-third of Americans are sleep deprived . This means that they’re sleeping less than 7-9 hours a…
What is Sleep?Sleep seems pretty basic, right? You close your eyes, your brain turns off for several hours, sometimes you…
What is the Best Sleep Position?However, the position you choose to sleep in isn’t quite as simple. Your sleep position could be causing you…
Why Do We Need Sleep?There’s a lot more to sleep than meets the eye. Sure, it looks easy and it’s more-or-less easy to do, but…
Why Sleep Deprivation is Killing Your CareerAre you frustrated that you’re not moving up in your career? Maybe you’re sick and tired of being passed over…15 Plants That Will Help You Sleep!Plants not only enhance the look and feel of your bedroom, but they can help you sleep better , too.Bedtime Yoga – Quiet Your Mind and Body for SleepWhen many people think of yoga, they envision hip classes in studios filled with chiseled people contorting…Do I Need a Box Spring?When buying a new bed, most people think a lot about the mattress. They put their time and effort into…Is Your Sleep Tracker Causing Sleep Issues?New research out of Rush University and Northwestern University in Chicago examines whether sleep trackers…Should You Buy an Organic Mattress for Your Child?According to the Organic Trade Organization, nine in ten parents choose organic baby food for their children.Sleep Trackers – What to Know Before You BuySleep trackers have been getting more and more popular over the last several years.The 10-Step Guide to Buying a MattressBuying a mattress is up there with buying a car when it comes to tasks most people want to avoid.The Stages of Sleep – What Happens While You’re SleepingYou may think you’re at perfect peace when you sleep, but the truth is that your brain is active.