Monthly Archives: December 2024

Blue Zones The Science Of Living Longer – I had the privilege of hearing Dan Buettner speak about longevity at the University of Minnesota yesterday. He is a National Geographic Fellow, author and researcher and has published a NYT bestselling book about the world’s Blue Zones – the geographical locations where the likelihood of living to 100 years and older is much higher. He investigated why life is long in these places. Some of the most important things: People have a purpose that gets them out of bed every day, they eat a predominantly plant-based diet, they belong to faith communities, they are close with family or friends who support each other, and they never stop to work. In one part of Japan there is literally no word for retirement. They have lifestyles or jobs that keep them busy or moving, and they are not sedentary. The other reason they … Read the rest

How To Make My Futon More Comfortable – Many people think that purchasing a bed for a guest room can be a bit expensive. For this reason, people usually choose blankets. The futon can act as a sofa during the day and turn into a bed at night. One downside is that futons don’t always provide the most comfortable sleeping experience like your everyday mattress. There are a few ways to make your blanket more comfortable.

A feather bed is similar to a down comforter, except that you sleep on it rather than on top of it. Feather beds add a soft, warm layer between you and the futon mattress. It is usually divided into sections to prevent the down from shifting to one side of the bed.

How To Make My Futon More Comfortable

If you use your futon frequently, your futon mattress will start to sag. When this … Read the rest