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USA Today
29-03-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Could the Scandinavian sleep method save your relationship? Here's what experts say.
Hear this story Tossing and turning. Monopolizing the covers. Sharing a bed with your partner can be a challenge if you're both struggling to get a good night's sleep. If you're clashing over not getting enough rest, fear not, there may be a solution—the Scandinavian sleep method. The Scandinavian sleep method is simple: Couples sleep with two separate duvets, comforters or blankets, rather than sharing one large bed covering, says Seth Davis, certified adult sleep coach and founder of Sleepably. Here's why the Scandinavian sleep method might help dispel bedtime tension, and help you and your partner sleep more comfortably through the night. What is the Scandinavian sleep method? The Scandinavian sleep method offers the flexibility for couples to customize their own sleep experiences, even when they're sleeping in the same bed. 'Sleep is inherently an intimate process, something that even couples are likely to do slightly differently,' says Joseph M. Dzierzewski, the senior vice president of research and scientific affairs at the National Sleep Foundation. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. If you and your partner gravitate toward different bedding materials, or have disagreements over the weight of your duvet, you don't necessarily need to jump to sleep divorce (where couples sleep in two separate beds). With two duvets, you can maintain your individual sleep preferences while enjoying the benefits of sleeping next to each other, says Davis. Studies suggest sleeping next to your partner has an overall positive effect on your mental and physical health, according to the NSF. Physical touch during sleep has been associated with the release of oxytocin, a hormone that supports bonding, fosters trust and lowers stress levels, per WebMD. Couples who sleep next to each other might also experience synchronized heart rhythms and have more REM sleep. The truth about 'sleep divorce': These controversial married influencers sleep in separate beds What are the benefits of the Scandinavian sleep method? If you're on the fence about trying the Scandinavian sleep method, consider a few potential benefits. First up, body temperature regulation. 'As a sleep coach, I've worked with a lot of people who struggle to share a bed. Usually, temperature is one of the biggest issues,' Davis says. Temperature plays a critical role in helping you fall and stay asleep, studies show. When a couple has individual duvets, each bed partner can have better control over their body temperature. It's also possible the Scandinavian sleep method can help couples achieve less disturbed, fragmented sleep, says Davis. This rings true if you and your partner routinely find yourselves in a tug of war with your bedding at night. In 2020, 35% of adults reported not getting enough sleep (experts recommend at least seven hours a day), according to a survey conducted by the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Insufficient sleep puts you at an elevated risk for a number of health conditions, including depression, anxiety, heart disease and obesity. If you suspect co-sleeping is contributing to poor sleep quality, having separate bedding could minimize sleep disruption and help you and your partner reach deeper levels of sleep, Davis says. Choosing your preferred bedding and personalizing your individual sleep experience can also help you unlock new levels of comfort. 'It's freeing, and it allows (couples) to focus on their own needs. That can often lead to breakthroughs and help them to sleep better,' adds Davis. In case you didn't read yet: Millennials are mocked for gentle parenting. But have they been right all along? How to try the Scandinavian sleep method To try this sleep method out, it might involve a little shopping. But it's as basic as finding two separate sets of bedding for you and your partner to sleep with at night. 'Each person can evaluate their own temperature preferences and material preferences, and find the coverings that they know will work best for them,' Davis says. Remember that changing up your sleep routine and bedroom environment isn't something you should test out just for a single night, adds Dzierzewski. You'll likely need to try a new routine for multiple nights, even a week or two, to notice any beneficial changes to your sleep quality. 'At the end of the day, we all want to get enough quality sleep so that we can flourish throughout the day,' he says.
NBC Sports
18-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Davis: Duke's Flagg is a basketball 'unicorn'
Seth Davis joins the Dan Patrick Show to analyze the selection choices for March Madness, the case for an automated committee, and why he thinks the transfer portal doesn't affect a majority of roster moves.
Fox Sports
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 Men's NCAA Tournament: 10 early March Madness betting thoughts
Let the madness begin! The 68-team field is all set for the 2025 NCAA Men's Tournament and the opening-round betting lines are finally starting to settle after about three hours of the odds screen getting lit up like a Christmas tree. I'll be posting my favorite first-round bets in the coming days here on FOX Sports, but first, I wanted to hit you with some initial leans, market moves and sharp information on the best damn betting event in America. Here are 10 early thoughts for March Madness. Duke is a coin flip to reach San Antonio The Blue Devils will eventually get Cooper Flagg back, and they probably don't need to rush him back against American or Mount St. Mary's. Arizona could present some issues in a potential Sweet 16 game, but it's difficult to envision any of the teams in the East Region being better than Duke for 40 minutes. You can lay -115 on a Final Four run at FanDuel. Wise guys were firing bets in Las Vegas The South Point Hotel and Casino was taking $10,000 limits at the counter right away. Sportsbook director Chris Andrews has been first in town for years, and always takes the biggest Selection Sunday bets. Business was great, and Grand Canyon and UConn were two of the sharper sides from local professional bettors. Andrews also opened Houston as a 30-point favorite against SIU-Edwardsville and early money showed for the 'dog. Shop for the best numbers Having multiple outs is always ideal, but the ranges are staggering in some of these markets. Take a team like Colorado State. They're 50/1 to make the Final Four at FanDuel, 75/1 at DraftKings and 125/1 at BetMGM. If you're a $50 bettor, making that bet at the wrong place could cost you almost $4,000. Whatever bets you decide to place, please get the best of the number. Free throws matter! I like betting teams that make their freebies. Oregon, High Point, Texas Tech, Clemson, Michigan State, Arizona, Duke, UConn, Oklahoma and Xavier all shoot better than 76% at the line. Gonzaga checks in at 80%, only to be outdone by Wisconsin, who shoots at a blistering 83% clip. Avoid conference championship overreactions Speaking of Wisconsin, I don't dock them for losing the Big Ten title game to Michigan. Playing four games in four days takes a toll and the Badgers didn't have anything left in the tank on Sunday afternoon. I think they can still make a run. Wisconsin alumni Dan "Big Cat" Katz likes his squad on Thursday. "I hate that they put us in the altitude on short rest," Katz told me. "But Montana played two Power 4 opponents and got blown out both times." Seth Davis is bold, but how accurate will he be? It's fun to pick a few first-round upsets, but CBS Sports' Seth Davis throws out a handful, and he's never short on conviction. Davis likes UC San Diego, High Point, McNeese, Oklahoma, Utah State and Yale. He also likes Colorado State to upset Memphis, but the Rams are favored. We'll let it slide. I will turn on my bracket by the weekend I've filled out a bracket for 25 years — one bracket only — and let me assure you I will flip on that thing in a second if need be. Four years ago, I had Illinois making the Final Four, but when the Illini faced Loyola Chicago in the Round of 32, I bet the Ramblers +7 like you wouldn't believe. It's important to separate church [bracket] and state [bets] when you're betting the Tournament. "The Bear" is looking to fade Louisville Chris "The Bear" Fallica likes Creighton +2.5. "I'm curious if [+3] pops by tip," The Bear Bets host told me. "I'm guessing the world will be on the Cards playing in their home state. The ACC was down bad this year and Louisville really struggled in the non-conference. It was a total turnaround season in Pat Kelsey's first year, but I think it comes to an end against the Steven Ashworth and Ryan Kalkbrenner combo." First-half Unders vs. Full-game Unders This has been a worthwhile discussion among sharp bettors for years. Have you ever bet an Under in an NCAA Tournament game only to lose in overtime or because one of the teams started a foul fest with 90 seconds left? Barf. Those things just don't happen at the end of the first half, and it's probably a strategy you should contemplate this March if you're playing Unders. Sticking to my guns on Duke This is far from a hot take, but I'm not changing my mind. My "Bet Sweats" co-host Joe Ostrowski and I bet the Blue Devils at 6-1 in mid-January. There's not a more skilled team in the country and even with Flagg's ankle setback, they're good enough to go all the way. The SEC is America's best conference, but the most complete team in the nation hails from the ACC. Sam Panayotovich is a sports betting analyst for FOX Sports and the BetMGM Network. He previously worked for WGN Radio, NBC Sports and VSiN. Follow him on Twitter @spshoot. 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Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Young Blacksburg professionals connect at ‘Take Your Seat at the Table' event
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Young professionals are connecting in the New River Valley community for the 'Take Your Seat at the Table' event on February 25. On Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the German Club at 711 Southgate Drive in Blacksburg join Blacksburg Young Professionals, The Blacksburg Partnership, and the Community Foundation of the New River Valley as young professions come together to deepen connections with the NRV. Nonprofits within the NRV need volunteers including young, diversified boards and planning committees. The goal is to guide young professionals early in their careers with focusing their passions and utilizing their backgrounds to understand and address community needs. 'As a non-profit arts and community organization, volunteers are an important part of everything we do,' said Seth Davis, Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre. 'Our volunteers assist with everything from box office, concessions, and ushering to serving on committees and the board of directors. They are also wonderful, good-will ambassadors on our behalf to everyone they know. As we seek to bring vital arts and educational programming to our community, it is only with the help and love of our community that we're able to make that happen!' NRV nonprofits looking to recruit younger volunteers Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there is more need for board members and volunteers for the nonprofits where the idea for the event started. Young volunteers are needed in the nonprofits and there are many younger professionals showing interest. 'This event creates the opportunity to find volunteers and volunteer opportunities,' said Angie Marcolini, president of Blacksburg Young Professionals. 'This event marries the two and creates an avenue beneficial to both local young professionals and nonprofits.' Networking tables will be available to focus on areas in the community and to provide input on how nonprofits are able to welcome more young professionals as volunteers. There are 100 expected attendees to come to the event and will include representatives from the following: Community Housing Partners Floyd Center for the Arts Giles Animal Rescue Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley Live Work Eat Grow Lyric Theatre Montgomery County Friends of Animal Care & Control Montgomery Museum of Art & History Mountain View Humane New River Conservancy Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Spikenard Farm and Sanctuary To find more information or to RSVP click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
