Sleeping longer on the weekend may help lower heart disease risk
Struggling to get enough sleep during the week? New research shows that making up for lost sleep on the weekends can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease. According to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, those who get extra sleep on weekends are 19% less likely to develop heart disease.
How to sleep better in Houstonโs summer heat
If you find yourself kicking off the covers at night, you're sleeping too hot. If you toss and turn all night, you're not comfortable on your mattress. But what if you toss and turn and you wake up uncovered? That's when it's time to visit the experts at Texas Mattress Makers.
Local spotlight: Family-owned mattress business helping you sleep better
Every year the Houston Chronicle hosts its โBest of the Bestโ competition - where Houstonians get to vote on their favorite businesses. And we weren't surprised to hear the news that this year, our friends at Texas Mattress Makers once again took the top spot in their category.
Suffer from snoring? Some important things to know about sleep apnea
Does your partner snore? Or do you? Snoring can not only affect your relationship -- it can also affect your health. Dr. J. Cary Moorhead, Otolaryngologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist affiliated with Memorial Hermann provides more information about sleep apnea.
Houston Lifeโs Derrick Shore chats with Youval Meicler of Texas Mattress Makers about giving back to the community
He believes good business is all about supporting the community you serve.
Sleep better for less with a locally made-to-order mattress
If youโve been putting off replacing that saggy, old mattress -- now is a great time to start sleeping better. The experts at Texas Mattress Makers can help you find the right mattress for your sleep style, and you wonโt have to worry about delays in delivery. Owner Youval Meicler shares how theyโre able to do it all -- and why youโll pay less.
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Too hot to sleep? How a new mattress can help you sleep cooler
Don't let the Texas heat prevent you from comfortable sleep. If youโre losing sleep over night sweats, it may have to do with the heat your mattress retains.
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Planning your next RV or sailing trip? Hereโs how to get comfortable sleep in your home away from home
If youโre planning to hit the road in a recreational vehicle, or set sail on a boat, you donโt have to settle for uncomfortable sleep on the terrible foam blocks that come with your home away from home.
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This custom mattress is the solution to a better nightโs sleep
The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. If youโre having trouble sleeping, your mattress might be to blame, but thereโs good news! Texas Mattress Makers can help you sleep better -- on a quality mattress thatโs locally made and will cost you less. But letโs say you like a firm mattress and your partner likes a softer mattress. Donโt worry,they can create a custom mattress to help you both sleep comfortably.
Distracted, moody, forgetful? Hereโs what might be wrong -- and how to fix it
Kids, stress, work, perhaps simply life happening โ they're all reasons we may not be getting enough sleep, and they're often things out of our control.
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Help local children in need get a better nightโs sleep
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Why you should shop local for a new mattress
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COVID-somnia driving people to buy into sleep help
HOUSTON โ Emotions like stress, worry, anxiety are known to lead to sleep loss. Ironically, sleeping is what can also help with mood, reducing anxiety, improving your immune system and coping with challenges. โI am on a mission to solve the $411 billion (with a B) U.S. economic loss due to sleep deprivation,โ Guillory said. Her business, Nap Bar Houston, is a Galleria brick-and-mortar that allowed people to pay for a safe, clean sleep space. โHere is the better sleep box,โ Guillory explained.
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The importance of sleeping on the right mattress
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Texas Mattress Makers can help you find the right mattress for your sleep style and budget. They are the experts in Houston with over 40 years of experience in the mattress manufacturing industry. Shop their current specials in-person at one of their four showroom locations or online from the comfort of home.
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โSleeping is Believingโ at Texas Mattress Makers
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Less dream-stage REM sleep linked to higher risk of death, study says
Spending less time in REM sleep is linked to a greater overall risk of death from any cause as well as from cardiovascular disease and other diseases except for cancer, a new study finds. Sleep was measured in an at-home sleep study at the beginning of the study and again over a four day period via a sleep watch. The study also analyzed data on 1,375 men and women who were part of the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort, now in its 22nd year, which measures the impact of sleep disorders, particularity sleep apnea, on health outcomes via a sleep study every four years. "However, in the case of REM sleep, it would be nearly impossible to control an individual's REM sleep unless it was done artificially. Many of the participants were on antidepressants, which he said are known to affect REM sleep.
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Shop local: Get a mattress made in Houston
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON Sleeping on a bad mattress can really impact your health and well-being. The experts at Texas Mattress Makers can help you find the right mattress for your best nights sleep at an affordable price. You can also shop online through their website, and chat with one of their experts to find your best fit.