Canadian scientists have discovered that sleeping pills cause underlying health problems, such as depression, alcohol addiction as well as smoking.

The study looked at data for over 12,000 people who had been taking pills ranging from weak antihistamines to prescription-only Valium over 12 years.

Researcher Genevieve Belleville, writing exclusively for the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, said, "These medications aren't candy and taking them is far from harmless."

The team of scientists discovered that the risk of death increased by 36 per cent if sleeping pills were taken.

The study did not look into how many tablets someone needed to take for it to have a detrimental effect on their health, however it did outline how dangerous pill-popping actually is.

The pills proved that patients could see an increased risk of falls, grogginess, as well as a danger of suicide due to the over use leading to exacerbate depression.

Professor Jim Horne, of Loughborough University, was very sceptical over the results, suggesting that other health factors can also affect the life expectancy of the people studied.

He told the Daily Mail, "It is all very well saying people who take these, die, but one has to ask what happens if these people don't take sleeping tablets."

If you are struggling to sleep at night then you need to get in online to Duvet and Pillow Warehouse today. The online duvet store has a wide range of goose down duvets and memory foam pillows as well as a wide range of other bedding products that are sure to benefit you when you sleep each night.

We are still going strong with our Duvet and Pillow Warehouse sale, but our stock won't be around forever so make sure you visit our online bedding store today for high quality bedding at affordable prices.

With up to 50 per cent off some of their top quality products you are sure to find everything you are looking for to furnish your bedroom to be comfortable, cosy and the place you want to be each night.

From 50 per cent off goose down quilts to fantastic savings on memory foam pillow products you are sure to find everything you are looking for that certainly won't break the bank.

Our team can guarantee that our prices are the cheapest and you will struggle to find lower priced high quality bedding products elsewhere.

And it's not just mega sale that you can get excited about.

Our team are giving customers an extra £10 off your overall price if you spend over £100 via our online store! The savings are endless!

And better still, if you are purchasing bedding products that cost over £50 you will find that you will receive free postage and packaging on your order.

For more information visit Duvet and Pillow Warehouse today, the place to be for all your bedding products.

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club have hired a sleep coach to improve the performance of the cricketers on the field.

The team-who finished as County Championship runners up for the second year in a row-have hired sleep expert Nick Littlehales to help them learn how to have rested sleep before and after they play.

Littlehales is the managing director of Sleep Athlete and has previously worked with England's footballers and Olympic Athletes.

Littlehales has over 25 years experience in the world of sleeping habits and product design and he told Sky Sports News that his expertise "should help for a more productive season [for the Notts cricketers]."

Notts captain, Chris Read, believes that the sleep therapy will have a "big part to play in cricket" and also added that the club are considering using sleep products during a match.

Littlehales said, "Some of the products like mattress toppers and pillows, and duvets will travel with [the players] to improve the environment where they are staying."

We think that this sports team are heading to a great success as sleep is so important to keep yourself healthy and on top form.

The bedding you sleep on will also benefit your sleep at night, so customers need to make sure that they know what type of bedding makes them feel the most comfortable.

At Duvet and Pillow Warehouse, they have a wide range of different bedding, from the luxury feather pillow to the soft and scrumptious duvet, in stock for you tou buy and have dispatched today.

If you work from home or spend endless nights on your laptop each night then you may want to take a look at these cool log pillows on the web.

The log pillow makes your laptop feel comfortable snuggled in its own bed while you relax on your bed or the couch typing and chatting away.

The Log Pillow consists of six fabric tubes criss-crossed log-cabin style and attached with snaps.

The 'logs' are made from a mix of hemp canvas, cotton, and Lycra and filled with buckwheat hulls. The design is meant to cause better ventilation and keep heat from building up at the bottom of your laptop. The log pillow also fold flat for transporting.

Possibly not the most attractive looking cushions to have around your house, but definitely practical. We can see that side of things!

However you don't really consider a laptop as needing much comfort during the night. Instead it should be the person using the laptop that should be comfortable. If you agree with us, why not take a look at the fabulous feather pillows, memory foam pillows etc we have in stock at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse.

Recent reports have revealed that a lone man tragically died the other week while attempting to change a duvet cover.

The man, who is not married and does not live with his parents, is thought to not only live alone but to have been alone at the time of the incident.

It has been said that the man from Gonerby Village, Lincs, was already near exhaustion as he had washed the very same duvet cover just that very afternoon.

A spokeswoman for the Women's Institute is thought to have said that men should not attempt this kind of operation without strict supervision.

Duvet and Pillow Warehouse has a wide range of different bedding products on their website and some fantastic offers during the autumn months.

If you are worried about washing your duvet and fear you may suffer the same fatal problem then head down to Duvet and Pillow Warehouse and purchase a brand new cosy duvet all at low cost prices.

From duvets, pillows, mattress toppers and bed linen, there is something for everyone at the bedding specialist and we are sure you won't walk away empty handed.

Different positions you sleep in will affect the amount of pressure that is put onto your joints, you need to take into consideration the position you mostly sleep in and if you will benefit from a memory foam mattress or a memory foam topper. 

If you sleep on your side a lot, you place a heavy amount of pressure in your shoulder and hips, and if you sleep on your stomach you are adding pressure to your neck. 

A visco-elastic pressure sensitive memory foam mattress will work the best for you and provide you with the best chance of reducing the overall pressure placed on the joints, this is done by contouring them and pushing against them as you lay on the mattress. 

Latex is sometimes added to memory foam that will offer more spring against parts of your body such as the small of your back or yours sides, without losing the ability to contour and displace pressure points.

The duvet and pillow warehouse can help your achy joints by providing you all the information you need about why and how a memory foam mattress or a memory foam topper can help you,  and then advising you which would be most suitable.

Most of us start the week eating healthily and drinking lots of water, but by the end end of the week are sprawled on the couch with a massive hangover eating cooked breakfasts and takeaway food galore.

Well we thought we would combine the dodgy hangover and scrumptious stodge food and find some food bedding pillows to crash out on after a mad weekend on the tiles.

Cooked Breakfast

Full Fry Up for that banging headache!

These cool food pillows are perfect for those hangover days when all you want to eat is greasy food to soak up the alcohol. Just make sure you are feeling hungry and not sickly as we can only imagine the thought of food could turn your stomach on a night out, let alone lying on it!

Sushi Pillows

Something fishy going on here!...Sorry we couldn't help ourselves!

These sushi pillows are a fabulous accessory to have in a sushi restaurant entrance foyer or even in your own home if you really are into your fish but we aren't so sure they add a touch of glamour!

Pizza Pillow

Hey, I ordered a vegetarian pizza!

We love this Pizza pillow and think it is fabulous accessory to throw onto a bed, chair, sofa, etc.

Chicken Leg Pillow

Nice Leg!

Well everyone loves a bit of chicken and this pillow is no exception! We would definitely advise you to keep it out of the dogs way though, we can only imagine you coming home from work to a bedroom full off feathers! Luckily we don't mean a live chicken's ones!

For more details about bedding pillows including feathered pillows, memory foam pillows etc visit www.duvetandpillowwarehouse.co.uk today.

Memory foam mattresses have crept onto the scene over the past few years, claiming they are the saviour of restless sleeps, but is it really true?

Well at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse we have come up with some pros and cons about both mattresses so you can make the decision all by yourself! :-)

Spring Mattress

The thought of springs doesn't sound comfy to begin, but put it with a bit of material and you would probably assume you have a pretty comfy, bouncy bed.

A pressure point test from a leading spring mattress indicating pressure points. The results showed that spring mattresses don't offer the correct pressure point relief needed for a good night's sleep.

Traditional spring mattresses rely on a varied number of springs which push back against your body, all with the same force, making proper support impossible because our bodies do not push evenly. The lack of support on these pressure points lead to poor circulation, tossing and turning, aches and joint pain.

In fact, spring mattresses lose 16 per cent of their support in the first year alone.

Memory Foam Mattress

When you buy a good quality memory foam mattress you will find that your body weight will distribute evenly. This reduces pressure points substantially, up to 80 per cent, which only memory foam can provide.

Tossing and turning is greatly reduced with a memory foam mattress.

Spring Mattresses

Spring mattresses act as a shock absorber and reduce the wear and tear of a mattress. Coil gauges determine the firmness and support. The less coils there are the thicker the springs.

Memory Foam Mattresses

Vary, but generally go from firm to supple. As memory foam mattresses distribute the weight evenly, a good memory foam mattress should give you a firm feeling without compromising your back, hips and joints.

Many memory foam mattresses become more supple with body heat, providing a cradling support your body requires.

For more information about memory foam, and to find out how to reduce the cost by buying a memory foam mattress topper, visit Duvet and Pillow Warehouse today.