West Virginia And Alabama Top List Of Sleepy States

If you live in West Virginia or Alabama, you are living in one of many southeastern states that are at the top of the list for sleep deprivation!

The recent Penn Medicine Study discoverd a pattern of state and regional sleep issues in the United States. The study analyzed nationwide data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), creating the first state-by-state sleep map of the United States showing who suffers most from sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue. Those living in West Virginia or Alabama were among the states found to have "bad sleep. The results are published online in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

Michael A. Grandner, PhD was the ead author of the study and is a research associate at the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at Penn. He and his team examined many factors including demographics, obesity, health, and and levels of sunlight in states. They were able to determine that differences in mental health, race/ethnicity, and access to medical care were the strongest factors to explain the differences between those states with good sleep and those with bad sleep.

The map, from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows clearly how those in West Virginia and Alabama are sleep challenged. It seems that where you live can impact how well you sleep. This study also reinforces why you should make your sleep expierience as positive as it can be...and why it should including comfortable bedding.

Sources:
University of Pennsylvania
Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at Penn
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine

iMS acquires Mattress King Alabama stores

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2012 Contact: Karen Keck, Chief Marketing Officer kkeck@sleeponthebest.com 859-433-0810

WINFIELD, W.VA.—Mattress retailer Innovative Mattress Solutions announces it has purchased Mattress King of Alabama. “We are thrilled to continue growing into new markets such as Alabama while expanding in our existing markets as well,” said iMS owner and CEO, Kim Knopf.

The 19-store Mattress King deal, gives iMS 150 stores in six states with over 400 employees. iMS has been operating for close to thirty years as Mattress Warehouse, Sleep Outfitters and Mattresses Unlimited in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and now Alabama as Mattress King. Both companies are also focused on their communities with the spirit of giving back to those communities in which they serve.

Mattress King is based in Huntsville, Ala., and also operates stores in the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa markets. Owners Wayne and Kay Koswoski opened their first Mattress King in Huntsville in April 1989. The company grew to 19 stores despite losing two stores to tornadoes that swept through the state on April 27, 2011.

The Koswoskis, who plan to retire, said it took a long time to find the right company to sell to. “We have been blessed to see our company grow during trying times in our industry,” said owner Wayne Koswoski. “When other companies were closing stores, we were opening more. Kay and I are excited about retiring...almost as excited as we are for our employees. This acquisition will allow them all some wonderful opportunities and career paths greater than what we could have provided on our own.”

Son, Joseph Koswoski will continue the Koswoski legacy joining iMS as a corporate level executive.

“This is a win-win. It’s a wonderful opportunity for my parents as well as me and the other Mattress King employees,” said Joseph Koswoski. “Partnering with iMS allows us to take this company to a whole new level. I’m more excited than ever to see where this takes us.”

IMS stores carry a wide selection of the latest innerspring and memory foam mattress sets by Sealy, Simmons, Stearns & Foster and Tempur-Pedic, as well as adjustable bases by Tempur-Pedic and Ergo Motion, Protect-A-Bed mattress protectors, Dream Fit sheets, and memory foam pillows by Tempur-Pedic and others. Mattress King carries the same mattress brands, plus Englander.

Spring Forward And Feel Good Too

With Daylight Saving Time, everyone stands the risk of trying to "steal" another hour of sleep...affecting you for several days! The National Sleep Foundation suggests steps you can take to minimize the loss and still feel refreshed. Here are a few simple SLEEP RULES that can help:

-Be sure to adjust your clocks on the day before the change. Many of our clocks update automatically, but don't forget the ones that don't.

-Do your best to still get a complete nights rest Saturday into Sunday.

-Go to bed an hour "earlier" on Saturday, and fight the urge to grab that "extra" hour.

-Plan to get up at what would have been your "normal" on on the first day of daylight-saving time, no matter what the clock says.

-You will want to, but don't nap on Sunday! Even if you sometimes do :)

-Go to bed on Sunday at what would have been your normal bedtime, you'll thank yourself Monday morning for not feeling sleep deprived!

Don't just reset your clock this weekend, reset your way of handling Daylight Saving Time...and look forward to a well rested Springtime.

Mattress King raising money for "Tools For Schools"

Join us in our challenge to raise $10,000 or more for Tools for School. Visit participating stores in Northern Alabama now thru August 6, 2011. $25 from each mattress sold will be donated to 'Tools for Schools' for much needed necessities for students in our communities.

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Common Sleep Complaints May Be Tied to Heart Threat

Loud snoring, difficulty falling asleep and unrefreshing sleep are each significant predictors of the development of metabolic syndrome, finds a new study.

Common Sleep Complaints May Be Tied to Heart Threat - US News and World Report

People With Sleep Apnea at Higher Risk for Aggressive Heart Disease

People With Sleep Apnea at Higher Risk for Aggressive Heart Disease