70-year-old man’s life is saved thanks to a warning from his mattress

70-year-old man’s life is saved thanks to a warning from his mattress

Your strangest bedfellow might be the mattress itself. There have been numerous stories about smart tech like Oura rings alerting wearers to health troubles — including several who said it detected early signs of cancer. But one 70-year-old man was alerted to his own serious heart issue thanks to a warning message from his smart … Read more

What are the benefits of weighted blankets? Sleep experts weigh in

What are the benefits of weighted blankets? Sleep experts weigh in

NEW YORK (AP) — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out. “It felt like a really big hug,” said James, a banker in Charleston, South Carolina. As outside temperatures grow chilly, weighted blankets can be a … Read more

How smart thermostats can reveal sleep patterns — and 7 more new sleep advances

How smart thermostats can reveal sleep patterns — and 7 more new sleep advances

This news may blow you away. Smart thermostats can provide insights into sleep quality, allowing researchers to infer a person’s sleep patterns without invasive monitoring. The finding is one of several developments presented this week at Sleep 2024, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Other research highlights the need for teens to … Read more

Here’s what annoys people most sleeping with their significant other

Here’s what annoys people most sleeping with their significant other

Half of Americans who live with their partner are willing to channel their inner Lucy and Desi … by sleeping in separate beds. A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who live with a partner discovered that 49% would be willing to try sleeping in a separate bed as a way to get better rest, … Read more