Medical Advisory Team
Medical Advisory Team
Includes well-known professionals, who together provide decades of sleep medicine experience that enables Talk About Sleep to fulfill its mission of creating access to high-quality sleep information, education, and support. Learn about our editorial process.

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How to Dispose of a Mattress Properly
Despite the wonderful memories, dreams, and times you have with and on your mattress, you eventually have to get dispose of it. Most people wait until the end of the mattress’s lifespan to do something about it. Others simply choose to get rid of theirs because they require an upgrade or a change in their life. ...
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How to Get Blood Out of White and Colored Sheets
Bloodstains are bound to find their way onto your sheets in one way or another. Furthermore, they might come at the least expected times. Notably, these stains can come as a result of Find out why period stains are actually funny, and how you can react when you have one. nose bleeds, or cuts. It is normal. ...
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Different Types of Mattresses: Which Is Right for You?
Getting a mattress purchase wrong could mean a significant loss of resources. That’s one reason why people tend to stick with the brand and model of mattress they’re familiar with or one recommended by friends and family. However, a little research into the topic would reveal many different types of mattresses and ...
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How to Put On a Duvet Cover: 2 Easy-Peasy Ways That’ll Change Your Life
The greatest difference between a comforter vs. duvet  is that the former comes as one colored or patterned quilted piece designed to be used as it is while a duvet consists of a cover and a white insert that serves as a fill for fluffier bedding. A ...
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How to Fix a Sagging Mattress with Plywood: Step-by-Step Instructions
Experts recommend that you replace the mattress after every 8 years, and according to This is how often you should replace or toss everything from your mattress and pillows to your underwear, according to the experts., back pain and discomfort are among the signs that indicate that you are due for a new mattress. ...
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How Many Crib Sheets Do I Need? We’ll Help You Calculate
For new or soon-to-be parents, it can be overwhelming to figure out all the items your baby will need and in what quantity. One of the questions you would likely have in mind is “How many crib sheets do I need?” If you factor in the mess that babies often create, then you know that one sheet would not be enough, but ...
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4-Month Sleep Regression: What Causes It and How to Survive It
The 4th month of life is usually an exceptional one. This is more so for unsuspecting mothers who are not yet aware of the likely developments, such as the 4 months sleep regression. When the regression kicks in, your baby's newborn title officially ends here! Your darling starts growing, becomes more attentive and ...
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How to Sleep with Lower Back Pain
Sleeping positions are common reasons for lower back pain. This kind of pain is complex ...
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Sleep Talking: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Also known as Somniloquy, commonly referred to as sleep-talking, is a parasomnia that refers to talking aloud while asleep. It can range from simple mumbling sounds to loud shouts and long, frequently inarticulate speeches, and can occur many times during a sleep cycle., sleep talking ...
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Sleeping on the Floor: Is It Bad for You?
Sleep is more than just rest. It offers some Getting quality sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health. Here are 10 evidence-based reasons why good sleep is important. for the body including improved concentration, better weight management and better overall health. Unfortunately, good sleep can be ...