The Characteristics of Sleep

The Characteristics of Sleep

What are The Characteristics of Sleep? At a Glance Sleep is a state that is characterised by changes in brain wave activity, breathing, heart rate, body temperature, and other physiological functions. Depending on the sleep stage, different physiological functions may...
Getting the sleep you deserve

Getting the sleep you deserve

One thing that always comes up in regard to overall health is making sure that you get enough sleep. With the stress of work or school and all the other things that eat away at you during the night, a good night sleep is becoming increasingly difficult. As a result,...
What is REM and Non-REM Sleep

What is REM and Non-REM Sleep

A lot happens in your body while you sleep. When you get your ZZZs, you cycle between what is known as REM and non-REM sleep. REM stands for rapid eye movement. During REM sleep, your eyes move quickly in different directions. That doesn’t happen during non-REM...
How long does it take to get to sleep? 

How long does it take to get to sleep? 

How long does it take to get to sleep?  It may not be as long as you think. If it takes you quite a while to fall asleep at night, then you’re in good company. It’s normal to take 10 to 20 minutes to fall asleep once you climb into bed (this is called sleep latency)....
Sleep deprivation and teenagers

Sleep deprivation and teenagers

When a teenager is rebellious, over-emotional, struggling at school, anxious or depressed, the cause may be as simple as a chronic lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation can cause serious behavioural disorders in young people, and at times leads to a misdiagnosis of mental...
Natural Latex and Synthetic Rubber

Natural Latex and Synthetic Rubber

What’s the difference between Natural Latex and Synthetic Rubber? The differences between Natural Latex and Synthetic Rubber are considerable.  Quite simply, Natural Latex is natural and synthetic rubber is made with petrochemicals. At The Back and Neck Bed Shop we...