Everyone wants to have a quality sleep, and be more productive during the day. But studies show that about 50% of Americans feel sleepy during the day, for almost the entire week. That's mostly due to a lack of quality night sleep. And the biggest culprit – a bad mattress.      People have used standard beds (made of solid wood) with standard-size mattresses for the longest time. However, many have now started embracing the idea of having adjustable bases for mattresses. Adjustable beds have different bed features, including positioning (adjustable head, neck, foot position), massage, smart controls, among others. If you're looking to get a new bed for your master suite, you should consider getting an adjustable bed as an alternative to upholstered beds or a regular platform bed.   Here are some of the reasons why adjustable bases for mattresses are hot right now.   Better Lifestyle Alleviates Back Pain Fall Asleep Faster Get the Edge On Acid Reflex...

    It is always great to have friends and family come to visit and stay with you. You get to catch up, bond, and even show them around. But as you prepare to do all the fun stuff, it’s also important to provide a comfortable bed. After all, comfort is the key to making guests feel welcome. You don’t want to give your guest some old, saggy mattress. So, if that’s what you have, this might be a perfect excuse to go shopping. But since not all mattresses are created equally, there are a few things you need to watch out for when investing in a guest room mattress.  One such thing is the type of guests (singles, couples, or families). If you host couples frequently and have a bigger guest room, you may want to invest in a king or queen-size bed that offers enough room. But if...

  Mattresses play a significant role in ensuring that you get a good night’s sleep. Whether you sleep on a memory foam mattress, innerspring mattress, or any other mattress type, you may need to replace it after a few years, especially if it no longer gives you the comfort you need. When you get tired of sleeping on an old mattress and decide to buy a new one to increase your sleep quality, you have to decide what to do with the old mattress.   Most mattress retailers will offer to dispose of your old mattress when they deliver the new one, but the problem is that more often than not, the mattress will end up in a landfill with several other mattresses. You will also come across private companies that offer to dispose of your old mattress at a fee.   There are more creative ways of disposing of your mattresses and box springs without harming the environment. Note that...

  The Covid-19 pandemic has been a period of so much revelation for humanity. As operations slowed down globally and countries were put into lockdowns, people had to spend more time indoors. This was a big change, but it also meant that there was enough time to think about your needs and lifestyle. With the focus gradually shifting to important components of life, most people realized they had serious sleep problems. Almost as if on cue, there was a sudden global rise in the number of search engine searches for 'why can't I sleep.' Philips took the chance to research this and released a report titled Seeking Solutions: How COVID-19 Changed Sleep Around the World.     An overview of this report shows that: 45% of the respondents were not satisfied with their sleep Most adults sleep for less than 7 hours on most weeknights Over 70% of the respondents had experienced...

  Choosing the right size mattress greatly contributes to your ability to sleep well. We all know that good sleep is essential for good health, yet most people overlook the importance of choosing the right size mattress.  Mattresses come in varying shapes and sizes to match varying needs and preferences. And since they aren’t created equally, knowing which one works for you can help you get the most out of your investment in a quality mattress. If you want to buy a new mattress or to learn more about mattress sizes, this article will give you all the information you need. First, we’ll discuss the different mattress sizes, then we’ll talk about the most popular mattress size, and finally, we will talk about crib mattresses. Let’s dive in. Mattress sizes: Which size will work best for you? First, you should know that the average person turns several times in a...

Like many Americans, you're probably wondering why your mattress has that ominous tag that says, "Do Not Remove This Tag Under The Penalty of Law." What's it all about, and is it really illegal to remove it from your mattress? And why is it even there in the first place? Well, the warning that it's illegal to remove the tags from a mattress is not for you. It is for people who make and sell mattresses – specifically, those who handle the mattress before it reaches you. The Federal Trade Commission's Textile Products Identification Act makes it illegal to remove a tag, stamp, label, or other identification.     The tag serves to assure you, the consumer, that you are purchasing a new, never-been-used mattress. It also tells you what exactly is inside the mattress. But this law wasn't always there until the early 20th century. Before this law came into...

  When you invest in a quality mattress, you’re really investing in your health. That’s because there’s a direct link between a comfortable mattress and sleep quality. A premium mattress ensures a good night’s sleep, which in turn improves your health in numerous ways.   Did you know that sleep deprivation can affect your appearance?   Over time, lack of sleep can cause premature wrinkling and dark circles under the eyes. It can also worsen pain and put you at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and a range of mental health issues. And there are many more negative side effects associated with lack of sleep. Many factors can affect your quality of sleep, including sleep disorders and other illnesses. But in most cases, the main culprit is usually the mattress. You can have the best bedroom environment and bedtime hygiene but still fail to have a good night's sleep...

  Everyone has a unique circadian rhythm or natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Roughly 25% of people are naturally early risers, and roughly another 25% are night owls. The rest of us fall somewhere in between. We stay up late. Set the alarm. Hit the snooze button. Wake up in a panic. And the list goes on and on. Thankfully, we all have an impressive ability to make our habits serve our long-term interests. With a few lifestyle and environmental changes, we can recalibrate our system to get the sleep we need and wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead. This article will list a few simple tips to help you get enough rest and wake up ready for the day.     Set up your sleep schedule to avoid sleep problems Having a sleep schedule in place helps you to normalize sleep as an essential part of your...