Generally the only sleep position I recommend avoiding is sleeping on your stomach as that prevents your body from getting the proper spinal alignment. Side or back sleepers should be able to get the proper anatomical support that they need, and different pillows can help maximize comfort regardless of your sleep…

Hi Teresa- that is a problem that happens more and more as you get older. It is hard to avoid. We generally do not recommend taking sleeping pills or any type of narcotic to help you get through the night. The short intervals of being awake often have to do with going the bathroom or other changes in climate (AC going…

Sleep quantification tools such as Fitbit and Jawbone Up help you quantify if you are getting proper REM sleep. I would recommend that you avoid caffeine before bed, I would recommend that you avoid blue light emitted by phones/screens, and I would recommend trying to get as much REM sleep as possible. This site might…

It is definitely better to chuck the phone. Blue light from screens wether from phones or laptops will keep you up at night and will prevent your body from relaxing. A number of studies have pointed out the detriment of blue light. This app helps you adjust your laptop's light output: https://justgetflux.com/

That is called polyphasic sleep, and we do not generally recommend it. We feel a proper 6-8 hours of sleep per night is the correct way to sleep. The body needs REM and deep sleep in order to recuperate and properly process mental thoughts/memories.

Your arm falls asleep because you lose proper blood circulation. That is definitely a sign that your mattress is not relieving pressure points but rather causing acute pressure. Side sleeping is perfectly fine, but you should find a sleep surface that fosters proper blood flow. An easy fix might be a thick feather…

It really does vary based on the person. Some people can be fine with 4-6 hours, others need 8-9. The general average is ~7 hours. We are big believers that the quality of the sleep you get is more important than simply the number of hours you sleep.