Ergoflex blog
Exercise and Sleep - could the type of exercise you do be bad for your sleeping habits?
22-06-2015Does the exercise you do really help you sleep better? Exercise is one of the most common suggestions to people who are finding it difficult to get to sleep, but studies suggest that the time of day you exercise, and the type of exercise you do, both effect the way you sleep.
How Moving House can Devastate your Sleep - Stress tops the poll of moving-related sleep-woes
09-04-2015Our latest survey into the sleep habits of the nation looked at how the process of moving house can impact upon sleep quality, revealing that the upheaval and stress of the situation can lead to an alarming loss of sleep in the short term. Of the 2,531 participants in our poll, some 74% said that their...
Genius Sleep - The Sleeping Habits of History's Greatest Minds
24-02-2015It’s an established fact that sleep is good for the mind, and that it’s almost impossible to be at your best when suffering from the effects of sleep deprivation. But what about those who excel in their chosen field and take the human race further? How does sleep work for them? From worlds...
Snoring Map of the UK: Scotland Tops Poll of UK's Worst Snorers
11-02-2015Our latest sleep survey focused on the issue of snoring, and to investigate if the problem was more common in specific parts of the UK. Surprisingly, our results were very diverse, with some regions having a significantly higher snoring rate than others. Scotland topped our poll, with 61% of their respondents...
5 Bedtime Teas - Finding the Perfect Sleep-Friendly Cuppa
28-01-2015Drinking tea can be a great way to relax in the evening, relieving the stress of the day and preparing your body and mind for a night of blissful sleep. However, many teas contain significant levels of caffeine and can in fact have energising effects, which makes your choice of bedtime tea an important...
We've Gone Gold - Again!
27-01-2015Ergoflex has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant award for the second year in a row. We’re especially delighted by the fact that we’ve maintained our 5 star rating for two years running, as it shows that our customers continue to value our memory foam mattresses and our customer...
How Alcohol Kills our Bedtime Routines and our Sleep - Survey
22-01-2015Sleeping fully clothed, leaving the TV all night on and eating in bed… most of us would baulk at the idea of doing these things at bedtime, but they’re just some of the things that are common when we’re drunk, according to our latest sleep survey. We asked over 2,400 UK residents about...
Unwashed PJs - Bedtime's Hidden Hygiene Horror
08-01-2015Our latest look at the UK’s sleep routines focused on what we wear to bed, and quite unexpectedly revealed some rather alarming hygiene statistics. Quizzing nearly 2,500 18-30 year olds, we found that the average length of time men wear their pyjamas before washing them was a startling 13 nights,...
The Shocking Consequences of Sleep Deprivation
05-12-2014There is a widespread ignorance towards the consequences of sleep deprivation – many people underestimate the value of consistently getting a good night’s sleep, and treat being tired as being a relatively harmless part of everyday life. In reality, consistent sleep deprivation has some serious...
What's the Difference Between Memory Foam Mattresses?
20-11-2014Memory foam mattresses are a relatively new arrival on the scene, and consumers can be forgiven for thinking that there are only one or two types available. However, as with most products there’s a massive number of variations in memory foam mattresses, from cheap options that use the lowest quality...
The Secret Life in Your Mattress
07-11-2014Your mattress. The sanctuary onto which you lie every night. The most comfortable and relaxing space in your life. But mattresses are often much more than that. They can be home to a whole host of insect-like creatures - some invisible to the naked eye, some visible – that can...
Are You a Yearner or a Log? Sleeping Positions and Their Meanings
28-10-2014The act of falling asleep isn’t an exact science – everyone has their own unique way of doing so, and we can sleep in many different positions. Most of these positions fall into three distinct categories, each with their advantages and disadvantages: on your back, on your front, or on your...
