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Welcome to the official Better Sleep Council Page! Join us as we educate the public on the vital link between sleep, health and the sleep environment.
06/09/2026
Your mattress is an investment, so protect it with proper care. These simple habits extend mattress life and maintain the support you need for quality sleep.
06/08/2026
Everyone has individual sleep needs — which means common sleep myths and tips aren't applicable to everyone!
Understanding sleep science helps you make better choices for actual rest instead of following outdated myths. Learn more: https://bettersleep.org/blog/common-sleep-myths-debunked/
06/06/2026
While glasses help you see during the day, sleep masks help you NOT see at night, and that's exactly what you need for quality rest. Blocking light is essential for melatonin production and deeper sleep. Trade your specs for a sleep mask tonight.
What's the S.L.E.E.P. Test?
Select a mattress.
Lie down in your typical sleep position.
Evaluate the level of comfort and support.
Educate yourself about each selection.
Partners should test beds together.
It’s DAD’S turn in June as Lissa Coffey focuses on tips to specifically help men sleep better this month. We want to hear from the guys out there – got any sleep tips for us to share?
They committed to 8 hours nightly on a mattress that fit both of their needs. Within two weeks, fights decreased and connection returned. They had energy for laughter, conversation, and affection again. Better sleep didn't just improve their relationship, it saved it.
06/02/2026
Consistency is the secret to better sleep.
Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day (yes, even weekends) trains your circadian rhythm and regulates your body's internal clock. Weekend sleep-ins might feel good temporarily, but they disrupt your rhythm, cause Sunday night insomnia, and make Monday mornings brutal.
A nice warm bath is famous for its relaxation effects. But have you heard of a “half-bath?” Lissa Coffey shares a tradition that mothers in Japan use to help their children sleep well – and it works just as well with adults, too.
05/28/2026
Sleep isn't rest, it's essential maintenance your body can't do any other way.
While you sleep, your brain cleanses toxic proteins that cause Alzheimer's, your immune system fights infections, your heart vessels reduce inflammation, and your metabolism regulates hormones. Poor sleep increases cancer, heart disease, and diabetes risk. Adults need 7-9 hours for these processes to complete. The value of sleep isn't luxury, it's survival.
Invest in quality rest, gain everything. Learn more: https://bettersleep.org/blog/sleep-science-101-what-your-body-does-at-night/
Your sleep tracker's score doesn't tell the whole story.
REM sleep handles memory and emotions (90-120 min needed), deep sleep manages physical recovery (1.5-2 hours for adults), but that overall number is just an algorithm. Focus on consistency, hitting 7-9 hours, and how you actually feel when you wake up.
Data is useful, but remember: your body knows best.
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