Author: Dr. Ahmed Helmy

Sleep is critical for human survival. It contributes to both your physical and your mental health, and when you fail to sleep enough, your brain suffers. You’ll feel sleepy the next day, and you’ll be unable to concentrate at work. Eventually, you may develop memory loss, your stress levels rise…

Millions of people enjoy sleeping on their sides. While it may be comfortable, inadequate support at just the right points of your body can cause problems. Perhaps you wake up in the morning with a stiff neck, or maybe your lower back is starting to ache.  The good news is, there…

You probably already know that when your bedroom is too warm, your sleep quality starts to suffer. You might wake up in a pool of sweat, your mattress is soaked, and you have to throw your sheets to the side.  Are you a HOT SLEEPER? If so, finding the correct sheets…

Memory foam has become one of the most popular materials used in mattresses. It perfectly shapes itself around your body, giving you the cushioning you need to sleep better, especially for side sleepers. At the same time, it’s usually not too plush, so you don’t feel like you’re sinking into…

Even if you enjoy sleeping on your stomach, you might find that it’s not the most comfortable position. Many people who sleep  on their stomachs suffer from neck and back pain, which can be inconvenient. Luckily, body pillows can help you sleep more comfortably on your stomach without waking up…

Bamboo has long been a popular natural material to use in flooring and furniture, and now it’s becoming more common even in sheets. Consumers are starting to switch to bamboo sheets and linens instead of the more traditional options made of cotton and synthetic fabrics. Bamboo has a number of…

You might think of a mattress as a very simple piece of furniture. You place it on a bed frame or box spring, throw a few sheets on top, and you’re ready to sleep. Right? Wrong. While things might have been simpler a few decades ago, the vast range of mattress…

When your body’s temperature rises too high at night, it’s hard to sleep well, even if you're sleeping on the perfect mattress. You might wake up every hour in a pool of sweat, or maybe you’re too hot to even fall asleep in the first place. When you brainstorm solutions,…

Anti-snoring devices are sought after in the market even more so today than ever due to the innovation available that helps ease this bedtime burden. Snoring might be disturbing, but it’s incredibly common. Not only do you risk waking yourself up at night, but you also might cause your partner to…