If you share my passion about the importance of sleep, the annul SleepTech Summet hosted by the National Sleep Foundation is a great way to learn about the future of sleep. New startups will be present where you can learn more about the current state of the industry and where it is headed.
Here are the details:
On October 3, 2017, the National Sleep Foundation will host the 3rd Annual SleepTech Summit co-located with the 11th Annual Health 2.0 Fall Conference in Santa Clara, CA. The Summit will include 3 panels. The first panel titled “Lessons Learned from SleepTech Exits” will explore the takeaways from mergers, acquisitions, failures and new startups that have occurred in the SleepTech industry over this very active past year. Panelists will include Linda Avey from We Are Curious, Charlie Whelan from Frost & Sullivan, and Eric Hsia from Translink Capital and the discussion will be moderated by NSF CEO David Cloud. The second panel titled “New Directions” will explore the variety of use cases for SleepTech and the associated strategies for selling SleepTech products across different platforms and supply chains. Panelists will include Conor Heneghan from Fitbit, Ian Corian from SRI Biosciences, Nitesh Jain from Samsung Electronics, and Dr. Steven LeBoeuf from Valencell. The conversation will be moderator by Tobias Kirchhoff, Founder & CEO of Variowell Development. The third panel of the day titled “No-Touch SleepTech” will discuss the changes that industry leaders have seen and the innovations they expect as SleepTech evolves and moves beyond the wrist. Panelists will include Colin Lawlor from SleepScore Labs, Ori Balaban from EarlySense, and Fares Siddiqui from Circadia. The discussion will be moderated by Ciaran McCourt, Founder & CEO of Global Digital Health Solutions.
This year’s summit will also feature the inaugural SleepTech Awards Showcase, where companies will present their products in front of a live audience and judging panel to compete for the world’s first innovation award targeted specifically at SleepTech.
As part of the Health 2.0 exhibition hall, SleepTech companies will have the chance to showcase their products as part of the SleepTech Pavilion. These companies will include ASTI, ProperPillow, Tanda, Nightingale Smart Solutions, among others.
The National Sleep Foundation is dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy, and one of the foundation’s key goals is to ensure that sleep science is rapidly incorporated into products and services.
More information and registration information can be found at the at the Sleep Foundation Website
Update
The National Sleep Foundation’s 3rd annual SleepTech Summit, co-located with the 11th annual Health 2.0 Fall Conference, took place on Oct 3rd in Santa Clara, CA. Three panels discussed a wide variety of topics including lessons learned from SleepTech exits, new directions for the industry, and no-touch SleepTech. The event also featured the first ever SleepTech Award. Semi-finalists presented one minute pitches on their SleepTech products throughout the day and three finalists advanced to the judge’s question and answer round. In the end, Happiest Baby’s SNOO baby bed won! The Summit drew a crowd of over 100 people. Companies also had the chance to showcase their products as part of the SleepTech Pavilion.
The National Sleep Foundation is dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy, and one of the foundation’s key goals is to ensure that sleep science is rapidly incorporated into products and services.
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Purple vs Nectar Mattress Two Totally Different Feels. See Why!
The Purple and
Let’s start with the purchase process. Both can be bought direct online via their respective sites. Both should arrive about a week after purchase however because these mattresses are in such high demand, they may arrive a bit later than a week.
Each have a generous trial period although Nectar has a 365 day trial period while Purple has a 100 night trial.
Each also has a good warranty period. Purple has a 10 year warranty while
Construction of the
The

Compare that with the specs of the Purple mattress
- The top layers is a 2′ hyper elastic ploymer also know as the “smart grid”.
- The midle layer is 3.5 inches of polyurethane foam.
- The base layer is made of 4 inches of a polyurethane foam which is a standard foam mattress base.
In terms of motion transfer the
First the
And now the Purple Mattress
Which sleeps cooler, Nectar or Purple?
Although the
In terms of cost, a queen size
Who should buy a Nectar Bed?
I recommend the
People that are looking for a good deal will be hard pressed to do better than the
Finally, if your partner tends to wake you up at night from their tossing and turning, the Nectar will put a stop to that. You won’t feel a thing due to the high density foams used in the
Who Should buy a Purple Mattress?
Again, hot sleepers will find immediate relief with the Purple mattress. It is basically temperature neutral in that it really doesn’t trap heat. The top layer grid allows air to freely pass through.
I also tend to recommend the Purple mattress to heavier sleepers. We find at the Yawnder store in Minneapolis that heavier people respond well to the Purple and it gives them the right amount of support.
Finally, people that have tried tradtional foam and coil mattresses but are still unsatisfied owe it to themselves to give the Purple a try. It’s something you really need to lie on to understand how it works and for many, it’s the mattress they have been seeking.
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Benefits of Sleeping Naked
Benefits of Sleeping Naked
What if someone told you that by doing one simple thing every night, you could beat stress, build self-confidence, and have an overall healthy life? Would you be intrigued? Or would you laugh, and call that person crazy?
You are not alone. Most people would laugh it off if they were told that sleeping naked could dramatically improve their health and life. It isn’t surprising that a mere 8% of the world’s population sleep naked, while the rest wonder about its benefits.
A Google search will reveal the huge number of ways you can improve your life, but none of them is as simple as stripping to your birthday suit before going to bed. It takes a little effort and has several benefits that you may not have ever imagined.
Read on to find out the great things sleeping in the nude can do.
- You Sleep Better Naked
We have all heard that sleep is good for the brain. But a new study shows how exactly sleep benefits the brain. When we are asleep the brain removes toxic proteins from neurons, which accumulate when we are awake and do the neural activity. But the brain is only able to remove these proteins when we get quality sleep successfully.
Sleeping naked helps us sleep better by lowering our body temperature. When the skin temperature is low, we sleep deep and wake up less at night. This results in high-quality sleep that improves brain function.
- It Cuts Down Stress
How stressed we are usually depends on the amount of cortisol released by our body. This hormone leads to several issues like anxiety, unnatural weight gain, and sleep disorders. Cortisol production is higher when the body is overheated.
It has been seen that the release of cortisol is regulated and reduced when our body temperature is low. One of the best ways bring down body temperature is sleeping without clothes on. When cortisol production goes down, it reduces stress and keeps you healthier.
- It Boosts Male Virility
You must have heard that men who wear loose boxer shorts have better sperm quality than those who wear tight underpants. According to a 2015 research, men who sleep naked have even better sperm quality than those who wear loose boxers.
This is good news for men who are planning to start a family or add to an existing one. Sleeping without clothes on also increases happiness between couples. The skin on skin contact brings couples closer, leads to spontaneous sex, and aids in overall health.
- It Regulates Growth Hormones
If you have always feared those dreaded wrinkles and crow’s feet, then you should be sleeping in the buff. Melatonin and growth hormones are responsible for keeping your skin in great condition and looking youthful. The best way to regulate your growth hormones is to keep your body temperature below 70°F.
Sleeping without clothes keeps your body temperature regulated and balances your melatonin and growth hormone levels, slowing down the aging process.
- It Boosts Self-Confidence
We all know that self-confidence is crucial to success. When you are confident, you take on challenges more easily and are more likely to succeed in every role in life. It means you are comfortable in your own skin and not afraid to be the real you.
When you sleep naked, you grow more comfortable with your body and more confident in your own skin. This affects your overall self-esteem and makes you a more confident person.
- It Is Good For Your Skin
Sleeping in the buff lets your skin breathe. We usually wear layers of clothing throughout the day, and it restricts the body, especially the armpits, feet, and private parts. Taking off your clothes at night airs out these parts and aids in better blood circulation, leading to glowing skin. Letting your skin breathe, particularly in summer, prevents fungal infections, rashes, and itchiness.
- It Is Simply Easier
Sleeping naked is so much easier than deciding what to wear to bed. You don’t need to buy pajamas or lingerie, don’t have to worry about washing extra clothing, and you also save money. Who wouldn’t love to save some money, as well as a lot of space in the wardrobe? Stripping off your clothes and simply hopping into bed to sleep makes life easier.
- It Makes You Feel Free
Know that feeling of lying naked in bed, free from all your clothes? Yes, that’s what we are talking about. That’s also the feeling sleeping naked gives you. Imagine taking off your bra after a long day, or getting out of your underwear while going to sleep. You feel free and unconstrained. Without clothing on, your body feels lighter, just like it’s meant to be.
Now imagine being between the sheets in your birthday suit. How great is the feeling? That feeling of being light and free automatically makes you smile and makes you feel good after a hard day at work. If sleeping au natural can make you smile and feel good more often, then why not?
- It Reduces Sleep Distraction
How many times have your uncomfortable lingerie or the tight waistband of your pajamas woken you up from sleep at night? Plenty of times, we are sure. It takes something as small as the drawstring of your pants to ruin your night’s sleep. When you sleep naked, there is no chance that uncomfortable clothing is going to disturb you at night. Strip off your clothes, and slip between soft sheets for the most peaceful sleep and a fresh morning.
- It Makes Sleeping Easy During Summertime
When the mercury soars, it becomes difficult to sleep comfortably. If you don’t have the convenience of an air conditioner, you must be familiar with the trickling sweat or the itchy skin that keep you up at night all through summer. That’s when sleeping in the buff is the most comfortable. Even when the bedroom feels stuffy, your bare skin will give off heat and keep you cool. You may not even need the AC anymore when your body becomes cool and you sleep comfortably, no matter how sultry the summer is.
Sleeping naked has benefits that you may not have considered before. Apart from letting your skin breathe and helping lower body temperature, sleeping in the buff aids in overall better sleep by removing distractions and makes you more comfortable in your skin. Of course, it isn’t always advisable to sleep naked, especially if it’s too cold or if you are sick. At all other times, go commando to make the most of your forty winks!
What Are Night Terrors and How to Avoid Them
Everything You Need To Know About Night Terrors
Have you ever found your child screaming awake in the middle of the night, and wondered what could be wrong?
If you answered yes to that, you are not alone. Several parents around the world still don’t quite understand what makes their children wake up screaming and crying from sleep in the middle of the night when nothing is seemingly wrong. What worries parents more is the fact that the children have no memory of what made them wake up agitated.
Most people assume such occurrences to be nightmares. But there is something more common than that behind these episodes: night terrors.
What Are Night Terrors?
Unlike nightmares, night terrors are actually a sleep disorder, mostly affecting children below the age of 12. During a night terror episode, the child may still be partly asleep, and not be aware of their surroundings.
Although night terrors are most common in children, it also affects a small percentage of adults. While children grow out of night terrors as they get older, adults may need help to get better.
How To Recognize Night Terrors
Some of the most common symptoms of night terrors are the same as that of nightmares. These include:
- Sudden awakening from sleep
- Crying or screaming
- Sweating
- Rapid heartbeats
- Fear of going back to sleep
- Harsh breathing
While children are more likely to forget these episodes, adults tend to remember them. This is because children don’t fully awaken during a sleep terror episode, but adults wake up completely, allowing them to remember what happened. Quite often, night terrors are accompanied by sleepwalking (also called somnambulism). This creates more danger for the person by increasing the risk of injury and accidents.
What Causes Night Terrors?
No definite cause has yet been found for night terrors, but a significant factor might be sleep deprivation or too much stress.
In children, a very important cause of night terrors is an unhealthy environment at home. When a child is constantly affected by stress and conflict, it may result in sleep disorders like night terrors.
These episodes can also occur in children because of their underdeveloped nervous system. This causes the fight or flight mode to be activated at wrong times, resulting in night terrors. Other underlying causes may include illnesses like high fever, tiredness, or head injuries.
In adults, the causes of night terrors can be more severe, and often accompanied by other disorders like anxiety or insomnia. Night terrors in adults can also be a result of post traumatic stress disorder or drug abuse.
While childhood night terrors usually go away with age, adults need medical help to get better since there are underlying causes that need to be treated.
Treatments For Night Terrors
Sleep terrors in children are fairly easy to treat since most of the time they are not caused by any underlying condition. The most important treatment for childhood night terrors is a comfort. Being with the child and providing comfort and reassurance is usually enough to pacify them and help them fall back asleep.
Parents must be aware of any unusual symptoms they notice about their children’s night terrors. This may include a particular pattern of these episodes, or any underlying causes like anxiety, illnesses, or injury.
Doctors treat childhood night terrors by either therapy, medication, or by suggesting relaxation techniques.
Therapy includes talking to the patient, finding out underlying conditions, and suggesting coping mechanisms to manage stress. If any particular event has caused stress and anxiety in the child, then the doctor will try to find it out by talking to the patient and gently seeking information. In more severe cases, hypnotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy may also be used to get to the root of the problem and treat sleep terrors.
Medications are rarely used to treat night terrors, but if these episodes aren’t caused by any serious condition and still continue to affect the person after therapy, the doctor may prescribe sleeping pills or tranquilizers bring about uninterrupted sleep.
In children, the most effective way to cope with night terrors is by establishing a relaxation routine before bedtime. This includes taking a warm bath, having a hot drink, reading or listening to stories, or doing meditation. These techniques must be initiated by parents, and usually, take some time to show results, but are effective in the long run to calm down the child and aid in better sleep.
Coping With Night Terrors
Comfort and reassurance are usually enough to treat childhood night terrors as long as they are not caused by any underlying condition. Holding the child and assuring them that they aren’t in any danger is the best way to help calm them down. If possible, one of the parents may sleep with the child to provide a sense of safety.
Parents must make sure children get proper sleep every day, and eliminate stress by incorporating fun and relaxing activities in the daily routine. The environment at home should be peaceful, and not create stress in the child’s life. If a child doesn’t grow out of these episodes by age 10 or 12, medical help must be sought.
Adults can try making some lifestyle changes, like getting more sleep, reducing intake of caffeine or tobacco, and indulging in relaxation before bedtime. Usually, these will suffice unless there is any serious cause behind the sleep terrors. In that case, a doctor must be consulted for appropriate treatment. This might take some time to eliminate the sleep terror episodes but generally, provide relief if treatment is completed.
Night terrors are not usually a cause for concern. While both children and adults may experience them, some simple lifestyle changes and proper sleep are enough to provide relief. Any unusual pattern or symptom must be reported to a doctor to rule out any serious medical condition.
SleepOvation Mattress: Exclusive Comfort for Effortless Sleep
SleepOvation Mattress: A Revolutionary Design Now on Kickstarter
Discover the Future of Sleep with SleepOvation
In a world where sleep is paramount, the SleepOvation mattress emerges as a game-changer, now live on Kickstarter. With its innovative design featuring 700 independent tiny mattresses, this platform offers unparalleled support and comfort. The mattress’s unique construction incorporates pocket coils layered with foam, allowing each coil to move independently. This not only enhances conforming capabilities and relieves pressure but also facilitates air circulation, ensuring a cooler sleep experience.
How the SleepOvation Mattress Works
Each spring and foam unit in the SleepOvation mattress operates seamlessly to provide customized support. Imagine lying down and feeling each unit adapt to your body shape while still allowing for optimal airflow. This means no more waking up in a sweat; instead, you’ll enjoy restful slumbers in a perfectly balanced environment.
Additionally, the removable and washable cover elevates cleanliness to new heights. Say goodbye to dust mites and allergens that can accumulate over time. With the ability to vacuum between the coil systems, SleepOvation prioritizes both hygiene and comfort. Explore how this innovative mattress structure can transform your nights:
– Enhanced Breathability: The design maximizes airflow, allowing for a cooler sleep.
– Independently Moving Units: Each coil and foam layer works independently, offering personalized support.
– Easy Maintenance: The removable cover allows for hassle-free cleaning.
Special Kickstarter Offer: Don’t Miss the Discounts!
If you’re eager to experience the SleepOvation mattress for yourself, now is the perfect time to dive in. Early backers can take advantage of exclusive discounts not available during the official launch in September. Richard Codos, the CEO of SleepOvation, emphasizes the importance of community feedback:
The Kickstarter community is a group of tech-savvy individuals perfectly fit to preview and assess our technology prior to launch. Kickstarter provides us with a valuable platform for early sales while mitigating risks for our backers, Codos states.
By supporting the Kickstarter campaign, you can enjoy up to 33% off the retail price, a 100% money-back guarantee, and a 100-night trial, with free shipping across the United States. Curious about the technology? You can even get a single tiny mattress for just $3, while a California King goes for $990. Regardless of your pledge amount, all backers will receive one tiny mattress after the campaign concludes.
A Closer Look at the SleepOvation Design
When you remove the cover, the brilliance of the SleepOvation mattress is revealed. Hundreds of individual spring and foam units work collectively to create a responsive and comfortable surface. This design not only aids in breathability but also promotes superior contouring to your body.
About SleepOvation: Innovating the Sleep Industry
SleepOvation is at the forefront of mattress innovation, driven by its patented “Cushion Pocket Spring” technology. Developed by a dedicated team of sleep scientists and engineers, the SleepOvation mattress represents years of research aimed at enhancing your sleep experience.
Unlike traditional rectangular mattresses with conventional spring units, the SleepOvation propels the hybrid mattress concept into the future. With its unique technology, this mattress stands to revolutionize your sleep quality.
The Best Choice for Hot Sleepers
Having reviewed numerous mattresses, I’m genuinely excited to test the SleepOvation mattress. My expectations are high, particularly with its ability to sleep cool and provide exceptional conforming compared to standard mattresses. Given the generous trial period, the risk is minimal, making it an excellent choice for hot sleepers or anyone seeking a transformative sleep experience.
Conclusion: Be Part of the Sleep Revolution
For those eager to embrace the future of sleep, the SleepOvation mattress is an opportunity not to be missed. With its revolutionary design and advanced technology, it’s crafted to improve not just your sleep but also your overall well-being.
The excitement surrounding this mattress is palpable, and as it gains traction on Kickstarter, you have a chance to be one of the first to experience its benefits. Don’t hesitate—explore the SleepOvation mattress today, and redefine what it means to get a good night’s sleep!
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