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Video: Dear Mr. President: Please Forego Our Forefathers' Sleepless Nights

Posted on: Tuesday, 27 January 2009, 07:00 CST

Sealy Uncovers Uncanny White House Sleep Habits, Presents Plea for New President to Get a Better Six

Renowned Sleep Expert Weighs in with Helpful Tips to Get a Good Night's Sleep

ARCHDALE, N.C., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no shock that U.S. presidents have a history of poor sleep habits while in office, but the extremity of their insomnia might be surprising. President Nixon roamed the White House halls at night and spoke to the portraits on the walls; President Clinton slept less than five hours each night and phoned old friends at 3 a.m.; President Bush Sr. relied on powerful sleep aids to sleep at night.

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With less than one week in office under his belt, President Obama undoubtedly already has a lot on his plate -- meaning he'll probably not get the recommended eight hours of sleep at night. In fact, like most Americans, he'll probably be lucky to get six hours.

Sealy, North America's No. 1 bedding manufacturer, recently launched an open letter advertising campaign inviting the President to get a "better six" hours of sleep on a Sealy Posturepedic Better 6 mattress and enlisted Dr. Carol Ash, sleep expert and medical director of Somerset Medical Center's Sleep for Life Program in Hillsborough, New Jersey, to discuss the health benefits of getting a good night's sleep.

According to Dr. Ash, it's critical that, like all Americans, President Obama create an optimum sleep environment, which includes a high-quality mattress, to maximize the little sleep he can get for the next four (or eight) years and avoid the irregular sleep habits of his predecessors.

"We've all seen the pictures that illustrate the negative effects a few years in office can have on our leaders' health and appearance, but often assume it's just part of the job description," says Dr. Ash. "To be successful as a president or in any job or vocation you may choose, it's important to maximize the sleep you do get to increase your energy level and performance during the day."

Had every president gotten a better night's sleep, they may have been better off.

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For more information on Sealy and the Sealy Posturepedic Better 6 mattress, visit www.Sealy.com.

DR. ASH'S FOUR TIPS TO HELP PRESIDENT OBAMA SLEEP BETTER

There are many factors that may disrupt your sleep cycle. Here are a few tips to help maximize the sleep you can get, even if it's just six hours:

• Keep it cool. Your body will ease into a sounder sleep when cool.
• Determine whether you need to update your mattress. Many consumers don't realize the critical role a mattress plays in a peaceful night's sleep. Investing in a quality mattress provides both pressure relief and support.
• Darken your space. Use room darkening shades if early morning sun or other light interrupts your sleep.
• Eliminate noise. This includes keeping pets out of your room, turning off the television and closing windows and doors.

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