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Better Sleep Council 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.

06/03/2026

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?

06/02/2026

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.

Consistency is the secret to better sleep. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day (yes, even weekends) tr...
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.

05/29/2026

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.

Sleep isn't rest, it's essential maintenance your body can't do any other way. While you sleep, your brain cleanses toxi...
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/

05/27/2026

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.

05/27/2026

A very important factor in getting to sleep is how you end your day. Today Lissa Coffey shares a tip from moms in the Philippines and from Indonesia, that is actually practiced throughout the world. Let us know if this is a part of your nighttime ritual!

05/25/2026

Poor sleep costs more than you think: $1,200 in sick days, $2,920 in coffee/energy drinks, $2,400 in therapy for sleep-related anxiety, $500 in pain relievers and sleep aids — all before major medical bills for chronic conditions.

The annual cost of poor sleep exceeds a quality mattress that lasts 8 years. Investing in proper sleep isn't an expense, it's preventive healthcare.

05/22/2026

Hustle culture sells the lie that sleep is for the weak. Maybe you've bragged about 4-5 hours of sleep per night... while being constantly sick, irritable, and barely functional.

When you commit to 8 hours, everything changes. You'll feel sharper, more productive, and healthier than years of exhausted grinding ever achieved.

Sleep deprivation isn't a productivity hack, it's impairment.

05/21/2026

She tracked her sleep for 30 days and watched everything change.

Week one, she averaged 5.5 hours with barely any deep sleep. After three changes (sticking to a consistent bedtime, replacing her 9-year-old mattress, and removing evening screens), her deep sleep doubled and she hit 7.5 hours of sleep nightly.

The data doesn't lie: your mattress age and sleep habits directly impact recovery. What would your 30-day transformation look like?

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