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Does bed size actually matter...or is it just about who steals the duvet?ā£
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Orthopaedic Surgeon drjude_ gives us the low down on how to get a better nightās sleep when youāre sharing your bed.ā£
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āResearch shows couples who share a bed often have better sleep outcomes - less insomnia, less fatigue, more total sleep time, and even increased deep and REM sleep. I call it āsleep alignment.ā When you feel safe and connected, your nervous system settles.ā£
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But hereās the catch.ā£
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If your partner tosses, turns, snores, or gets up frequently, those tiny movements can cause micro-arousals - brief disruptions you may not remember, but that fragment your sleep architecture and chip away at REM. You wake up groggy without knowing why.ā£
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As an orthopaedic surgeon, I see both sides:ā£
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⤠The relationship benefitā£
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For many couples, the solution isnāt separate bedrooms - itās more space and bet...
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