Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on Jun 01, 2021
Bedding & Sleep Blog | Downlite
After a year of teleworking and physical distancing, more and more people are simply choosing to work from their beds. In these times of confinement and teleworking, the call of the softness of a hote
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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on May 20, 2021
Run Faster, Jump Higher … Sleep More?
Sleep is the best athletic performance optimizer there is and has become the cornerstone of recovery and training for professional athletes. We all love a warm comforter and comfy pillow, but what’s t
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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on Mar 25, 2021
Sleep in Maximum Darkness for a More Serene Sleep
Light, whether it comes from the outside (natural lighting, public lighting or advertising) or from the inside (electronic devices, night lights), is harmful to sleep. Light disrupts the secretion of
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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on Mar 15, 2021
The Holy Grail of Sleep (and How to Attain It)
The self-help section of the bookstore has lots of advice about improving your life and status. From the venerable How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936) to the contemporary How to Talk to Som
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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on Jan 06, 2021
A Peek at the Bedroom Routine of the Queen
In times past, monarchs engaged in elaborate and semi-public rituals conducted from their beds, inviting witnesses to everything from childbirth (to verify heritage), to conducting state business, to
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Posted by Aline Martin O'Brien on Nov 27, 2020
It’s So Much More Than A Bedtime Story
"Please, just one more story." Does this remind you of something or someone? The ritual of reading before bed is a gift you can give or receive at any age.Reading a book to your children in the eveni
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