5 Tips To 'Fall Back' Into Daylight Saving Time

MEBANE, N.C., Nov. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. For millions of Americans, adjusting the clocks to "fall back" and gain an extra hour of sleep is beneficial, but according to Dr. Robert Oexman, director of Kingsdown's Sleep to Live Institute, it may not be as great for our health as we think.

"Whenever sleep is disrupted, such as 'falling back' due to DST, it can cause a decrease in concentration, performance, memory common to sleep-deprived individuals, as well as fatigue and daytime sleepiness," said Oexman. "Similar to how jet-lag makes you feel all out of whack, daylight-saving time is like scooting one-time zone over for a few months then switching over again in March."

5 Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep:

1. Mattress/Pillow:  Choose the correct mattress and pillow for your body type. bedMATCH is a patented diagnostic system that matches you with the mattress best suited for your body type and sleeping position.
2. Separate Sheets and Blankets:  One of the biggest causes of partner disturbance is stolen covers! Avoid a fight over the blankets by using your own. 
3. Temperature:  Your bedroom should optimally be 65-68 degrees. Crack a window and cool down to fall asleep.  Of course, use as many blankets to keep thermal, but keep your head exposed to cool air.
4. Noise: Try and eliminate all noise from the bedroom. If this isn't possible, invest in a white noise machine. 
5. Light: Your bedroom should be completely dark. Even a nightlight or bright alarm clock can inhibit melatonin production, which we need to fall asleep and stay asleep. If your bedroom windows let in a lot of natural light – get blackout curtains or wear an eye mask.

Kingsdown, Inc., founded in 1904 and headquartered in Mebane, N.C., is a manufacturer of premium mattress systems serving leading retailers across the U.S and more than 20 countries. Each product is manufactured using handcrafted techniques combined with state-of-the-art research, materials and equipment. Research and development, training and distribution facilities, as well as two manufacturing facilities, are also headquartered in Mebane.

CONTACT: 
Kristi Delahanty
Steinreich Communications
(212) 491-1600
[email protected]

SOURCE Kingsdown, Inc.