Bensons for Beds has introduced YawnHub, an engaging online platform designed to spotlight the often-overlooked benefits of yawning. While many associate yawning with tiredness or boredom, scientific research has revealed it plays an essential role in brain regulation, oxygen intake, and relaxation. YawnHub aims to challenge misconceptions, providing expert insights and entertaining content to help people embrace yawning as a natural and beneficial reflex. The Science Behind Yawning Yawning is a physiological response that helps regulate brain temperature, increase oxygen circulation, and release neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin both linked to mood improvement. While often dismissed as an involuntary…
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Dakota Johnson Sleeps 14 Hours – Is That Too Much? In a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon and Wall Street Journal, Dakota Johnson, the actress behind Madame Web, revealed that sleep is her number one priority. She shared that while she aims for a minimum of 10 hours of sleep, her ideal rest is a full 14 hours. But does this mean we should all follow her lead, and is it possible to sleep too much? The Importance of Sleep Dr. Sophie Bostock, a Sleep Expert at Bensons for Beds, applauds Dakota for drawing attention to sleep’s vital role in…
As winter’s chill envelops us, many find themselves struggling to get out of bed in the mornings. In response to this seasonal challenge, Furniture Village has teamed up with Dr Ranj, their Sleep Ambassador, to shed light on why winter can intensify feelings of tiredness and to provide actionable strategies to help combat this common issue. Why Winter Makes Us Feel More Tired Winter’s shorter days and diminished sunlight have a substantial impact on our energy levels. Dr Ranj explains, “As the days grow shorter and the sun sets earlier, we experience less exposure to natural light. This decrease in…