To keep your sheets neat and tidy on an adjustable bed, fix them down with high-quality elastic corner bands. Also known as corner anchors, these are sewn across the four corners of the fitted sheet to hold it in place against the mattress.

Fact

Whales and dolphins never fall asleep fully. Instead, one half of their brain stays awake so they can still breathe through the surface.

Myth

It’s possible to function well on 5 hours of sleep or less.

So many people want this one to be true— unfortunately, it just isn’t.

Between work, school, family, et cetera, everyone leads a busy life. Some people think about sleep as something that stands in the way of productivity, or may even brag about how much they can accomplish on minimal sleep. A good night’s sleep shouldn’t be considered as an option, a luxury, or an inconvenience. A full night of healthy sleep is key to your health, and missed sleep can have a number of undesirable effects on your productivity, physical and mental health, and your overall well-being.

When you don’t get the quality sleep you need, you’re more likely to be more overweight, sicker, more forgetful, and less able to learn. Your relationships can also suffer, as poor sleep can make you less loving in relationships and less interested in sex and intimacy. Your risks for diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s all go up when you’re consistently sleep-deprived.

To prevent this, the best thing you can do for yourself is to try and get a full night’s sleep, meaning 7-9 hours of good sleep per night.