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BSC national spokeswoman writes for Huffington Post
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ifestyle and relationship expert Lissa Coffey—the Better Sleep Council’s 2009 spokeswoman—recently signed on as a contributor to the Huffington Post and will be writing a weekly article. First up was “Better Sleep Can Warm Up a Relationship,” posted June 8. The popular online news source reaches some 23 million readers. “Many couples can
live happily together, but they can’t sleep well side-byside, which can negatively impact their relationship,” Coffey wrote. “Sleeping together is an important way for couples to feel connected with each other. And not getting enough sleep can leave us feeling slug-
What a winning idea!
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argherita Porporo has a great plan for some of her recent lottery win nings. The Toronto resident, who won $8.2 million in a May Lotto 6/49 draw ing, says that one of her first purchases will be a new mattress. “There are a few things this 79-year-old grandma wants to do with her newfound fortune,” according to City News, a Toronto TV station. “She plans to buy a bungalow. And she’s going out to purchase a new mattress, something her family has been telling her to get for some time. Now, at last, she seems sure she can afford it. It doesn’t appear, though, that she plans to keep her money in it.”
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gish, cranky and hard to get along with.” Here are some of the tips the BSC spokesperson offers for couples with different sleep styles: Problem: Your partner kicks in his or her sleep, waking you up. Solution: Make sure your bed gives each sleep-
er enough sleep surface to move around comfortably. For couples sharing a bed, the mattress should be at least queen-sized. Problem: Your partner tosses and turns. Solution: It may be your mattress. Mattresses should be evaluated for optimum comfort and support every five to seven years. The article includes a link to the BSC’s website, www.bettersleep.org.
Mattress disposal tips from the Saturday Evening Post
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recent Saturday Evening Post article (see page 7) had this to say about disposing of old mattresses and why it’s important to get them out of circulation. “Old beds turn up in the oddest places— in the bottom of lakes, by the side of the road, in the classified ads of the newspaper. Clearly, people don’t know what to do with old mattresses! “It’s estimated that nearly 70% of old beds stay in circulation, handed down like heirlooms to children and other family members. This is especially harmful for children, whose active, developing bodies require the support of a good quality mattress. If the bed is no longer good enough for you, it’s not good enough for anybody else; throw it out—properly. “Here are two ways to get rid of an old sleep set: 1. Ask the store where you bought your new mattress to pick it up when they deliver the new set. Many retailers today offer this service as part of your purchase price or for a nominal fee. 2. Call your local municipality, sanitation department or garbage collector. They usually have provisions for picking up larger items, but you may need to make arrangements in advance.” The Post credited the mattress industry’s Better Sleep Council with the information. www.sleepsavvymagazine.com