How your bedding affects sleep quality

If you live to be 75, you’ll have spent 25 of those years sleeping. Sleep is so important for healthy functioning during the day, and if you’re getting enough sleep you’ll be more alert, on the ball and are likely to retain more information and generally be more successful in life. But not everybody gets a solid, uninterrupted eight hours a night. Some of us, unfortunately, suffer from poor sleep. There are many culprits to why your sleep may suffer, including increased screen time, stress, kids’ waking up or having accidents, or even sleep apnea. But your bedding can also impact your sleep quality. Let’s check this out a bit more. You need a good quality mattress If you don’t have a great mattress, you’re in trouble. Whether you’ve purchased mattresses online or in store you need a good quality one or your sleep may suffer. To begin with, nobody likes to bunk down for the night on a lumpy, uncomfortable mattress. Your mattress needs to be perfect for you, and this may mean nice and firm for some or pillowy soft for others. And if you’re sharing your bed you need to compromise with your chosen partner! So find something that’s comfortable for you and you’ll find your quality of rest will improve. Secondly, a bad mattress can cause back, neck and shoulder pain. This can mean you wake up due to discomfort and your sleep suffers, and you’ll also feel the aches and twitches throughout the day as well. So invest in a… Read More