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Why It's Bad to Share a Bed

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 9, 2009 8:33 AM CDT
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(Newser) – It may quash the cuddling time, but couples might want to consider sleeping in separate beds—for the good of their health, sleep experts tell the BBC. Bed sharers suffer 50% more sleep disturbances than those who sleep alone, according to one study. Such lousy slumber can lead to depression, heart disease, strokes, and even divorce. “People actually feel they sleep better when they are with a partner, but the evidence suggests otherwise,” says one sociologist.

One sleep specialist notes that the tradition of bed sharing is relatively new, dating to the industrial revolution when people moved into overcrowded cities and were short on space. “We all know what it’s like to have a cuddle and then say, ‘I’m going to sleep now’ and go to the opposite side of the bed,” he says. “So why not just toddle off down the landing?”

Sleeping together could make you miserable.
Sleeping together could make you miserable.   (Shutterstock)
Couples sleeping together don't always get much sleep.
Couples sleeping together don't always get much sleep.   (Shutterstock)
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Snarfeh
Sep 10, 2009 12:31 PM CDT
This study was done in the UK, so it was likely funded there. Some studies are done via grants from foundations instead of from the government. Not that I am defending studies; I think we need a study on why there are so damn many studies. One study says "yes" on something and the next study on the same thing says "no, don't!" so obviously, they didn't study together! Studies should not be reported until further studies are done to confirm the actual studiness of said studies.
bewilderbeast
Sep 10, 2009 8:57 AM CDT
Gk xc .. . . snrkk
ifbit
Sep 10, 2009 6:43 AM CDT
But not depressed!

 
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