{"id":317,"date":"2019-04-22T17:37:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T17:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/?p=317"},"modified":"2019-07-02T15:31:20","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T15:31:20","slug":"better-sleep-blackout-blinds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/better-sleep-blackout-blinds\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Sleep & Better Health with Blackout Blinds"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There was a time when we rose with the sun and were active all day, and when the sun set, we headed for bed. But in today’s 24-hour on-the-go world, how do we get enough shut eye to feel rested and stay healthy when it is time for sleep? One simple solution is blackout blinds.<\/p>\n

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED<\/h2>\n

Studies show that inadequate rest can result in more than just a slow morning. Poor sleep can affect your health<\/a>. Thinking, reaction time and even memory formation can be compromised. Lack of sleep can also increase anxiety and irritability, and can even lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. The good news is that a few simple changes can make a difference in your sleep patterns, starting in the bedroom.<\/p>\n

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Super Value Vinyl Blackout Roller Shades in Black<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the most important elements for a good night’s sleep is a\u00a0truly dark bedroom<\/a>. Given that light-at-night has been linked to everything from\u00a0weight gain to depression<\/a>, it makes sense to start with improving your bedroom environment. Blackout blinds can block up to 99% of outside light. That means better sleep and better health could be as easy as choosing the perfect slumber shades<\/a>, which have a\u00a0sidetrack system that seals tightly around the window frame to eliminate all light gaps.<\/p>\n

DO YOU NEED BLACKOUT BLINDS?<\/h2>\n

Blackout blinds are a great fit for so many different lifestyles. Do any of these people sound like you?<\/p>\n