It’s no surprise that smartphones are deeply integrated into people’s everyday lives in this digitally-oriented world. It’s becoming an extension of one’s hand, whether you’re tech-savvy or addicted to scrolling through different feeds to pass the time.  It’s easy to reach over your phone when you’re idle, and the time spent waiting for the sandman to whisk you off to sleep seems like the prime opportunity to check for one last update. While there’s nothing wrong with catching up on social media, using smartphones before bed can have devastating effects on your health in more ways than one.  People need...

People suffering from medical conditions have distinct needs, especially when it comes to recovery. A huge part of that recovery is the environment where they are exposed to, such as the room, and of course, the mattress. Seeing as they spend most of their day resting in bed, they require a mattress inducing both comfort and relief, one that cannot further injuries and ailments. For this reason, hospitals from all over the world are investing in an important medical companion—the medical air mattress.  Medical air mattresses have primarily been designed to help protect the patient’s skin, especially during treatment and...

Back pain is one of the most common ailments in the U.S. today, according to the National Institute of Health, about 80 percent of adults in the country have chronic or acute back pain. Although this type of pain can come from various sources, your mattress is one of the most significant contributing factors for this condition. Finding the ideal mattress requires you to consider several things, like firmness, mattress type, and materials. Besides these, you must also consider your sleep position and how the bed aids in pressure relief. Take note of the following when shopping for a replacement for your...

Countless studies have proven that a good night’s sleep is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health. While mattresses are important in getting that comfort you need when you lie down to sleep, your mattress isn’t alone in cradling your body. We’ve all been in this situation—you lay in bed, turning and tossing for hours. For some reason, you just can’t seem to get comfortable. You stare at the clock as you idly watch the time go by, wondering why sleep is eluding you. While the first culprit would usually be the mattress, the answer may actually depend on...