Unmade Bed = Healthier?? - ZEFRANK.COM

Clytie · 01-26-2005, 12:23 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4181629.stm

Failing to make your bed in the morning may actually help keep you healthy, scientists believe. Research suggests that while an unmade bed is also unappealing house dust mites thought to cause asthma and other allergies.

A Kingston University study discovered the bugs cannot survive in the
conditions found in an unmade bed.

Researcher Dr Stephen Pretlove said: "We know that mites can only survive by taking in water
from the atmosphere.Something as simple as leaving a bed unmade during the day can remove moisture from the
sheets and mattress so the mites will dehydrate and eventually die."

In the next stage of their research, the scientists are testing 36 houses around the United
Kingdom to investigate how people's daily routines affect mite populations.

Any Volunteers????

chuckie egg · 01-26-2005, 12:31 PM

I read that last week and since haven't been making my bed in the mornings.

So far so good!!

RuneT · 01-26-2005, 12:40 PM

This proves that it's healthy to sleep with a big boner.

ally · 01-26-2005, 01:05 PM

Ah ha, I knew it, (not about the boner bit) boy am I going to take pleasure in using that excuse next time I sleep at my Mum's house!

craig johnston · 01-26-2005, 03:17 PM

what a wonderful thing science is when it
proves things you want to be true!
and vice versa...

trisherina · 01-26-2005, 03:28 PM

But I like a really nice floofly made bed.

craig johnston · 01-26-2005, 03:33 PM

maybe the scientists could prove that beds made
by someone else are ok, just not if you have to
make it yourself.
ok boffins, over to you...

Large Marge · 01-26-2005, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuneT

This proves that it's healthy to sleep with a big boner.

I didn't know that required proof. I thought it was just a well-known fact.

I never make my bed.

Ever.

trisherina · 01-26-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Large Marge

I never make my bed.

Ever.

And you call yourself anal retentive. Hmmph.

madasacutsnake · 01-26-2005, 11:44 PM

IN Europe, quilts are generally hung out the windows first thing and aired for about an hour before the bed is made. Gives you a nice fresh bed and floofily made up at the same time.

priceyfatprude · 01-26-2005, 11:46 PM

All my life, I've been healthy. *basks*

What about an unmade bed w/a wet towel on it though?

Large Marge · 01-27-2005, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trisherina

And you call yourself anal retentive. Hmmph.

Anal. Not tidy.

craig johnston · 01-27-2005, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madasacutsnake

IN Europe, quilts are generally hung out the windows first thing and aired for about an hour before the bed is made. Gives you a nice fresh bed and floofily made up at the same time.

errrm, have you actually been to europe? cos i'm
there now and there is a distinct lack of bedding
flapping in the (somewhat icy) breeze.

an unmade bed with a wet trowel on it would be
unhealthy, i think we can agree.

daverbee · 01-27-2005, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig johnston

an unmade bed with a wet trowel on it would be
unhealthy, i think we can agree.

Yeah, the cement tends to get in really uncomfortable places...

craig johnston · 01-27-2005, 03:13 PM

you've tried it?

01-26-2005, 12:23 PM	#1
Clytie thundering is my favorite Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: motivated to be all i can be Posts: 3,827	Unmade Bed = Healthier?? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4181629.stm Failing to make your bed in the morning may actually help keep you healthy, scientists believe. Research suggests that while an unmade bed is also unappealing house dust mites thought to cause asthma and other allergies. A Kingston University study discovered the bugs cannot survive in the conditions found in an unmade bed. Researcher Dr Stephen Pretlove said: "We know that mites can only survive by taking in water from the atmosphere.Something as simple as leaving a bed unmade during the day can remove moisture from the sheets and mattress so the mites will dehydrate and eventually die." In the next stage of their research, the scientists are testing 36 houses around the United Kingdom to investigate how people's daily routines affect mite populations. Any Volunteers???? __________________ your star shaped heart has reached out to me and together our hearts beat as one bound by the rich red that runs coarsing united we stand stronger than before able to face the dark with hands entwined

01-26-2005, 12:40 PM	#3
RuneT baaaaah? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: No(r)way Posts: 4,733	This proves that it's healthy to sleep with a big boner. __________________ RuneT RuneT, respect!!

01-26-2005, 01:05 PM	#4
ally cunning stunt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny south of France Posts: 1,170	Ah ha, I knew it, (not about the boner bit) boy am I going to take pleasure in using that excuse next time I sleep at my Mum's house! __________________ Been away for a while (3, 4 years maybe?!). Now an English teach (who still can't spell). Still loving being a mum, best thing ever, so much so that number 2's on it's way (oh & I got married last year!).

01-26-2005, 03:28 PM	#6
trisherina meretricious dilettante Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,068	But I like a really nice floofly made bed. __________________ Because how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. -- Annie Dillard

01-26-2005, 11:44 PM	#10
madasacutsnake no more nice girl Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,054	IN Europe, quilts are generally hung out the windows first thing and aired for about an hour before the bed is made. Gives you a nice fresh bed and floofily made up at the same time. __________________ He really shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all.

01-26-2005, 12:31 PM	#2
chuckie egg a peach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,627	I read that last week and since haven't been making my bed in the mornings. So far so good!!

01-26-2005, 03:17 PM	#5
craig johnston dalai clique Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: tea leaf towers - home of fine musical entertainment Posts: 5,609	what a wonderful thing science is when it proves things you want to be true! and vice versa...

01-26-2005, 03:33 PM	#7
craig johnston dalai clique Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: tea leaf towers - home of fine musical entertainment Posts: 5,609	maybe the scientists could prove that beds made by someone else are ok, just not if you have to make it yourself. ok boffins, over to you...

01-26-2005, 11:46 PM	#11
priceyfatprude girthy pickles Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: under your desk Posts: 9,313	All my life, I've been healthy. basks What about an unmade bed w/a wet towel on it though? __________________ "We like your board's features...but don't care about it's people"

01-27-2005, 03:13 PM	#15
craig johnston dalai clique Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: tea leaf towers - home of fine musical entertainment Posts: 5,609	you've tried it?

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