Better bed = Better sleep

Trouble sleeping? It's a huge problem affecting a lot of people every night. If you are someone who has problems with getting good shut-eye you've probably tried all kinds of things like adjusting your schedule and even medications. But have you ever tried a new mattress? Or even just taken a close look at how you're positioning yourself in bed?

One expert was quoted in this article saying "Most people don't know how poor their sleep is until they get a good mattress." So what is a good mattress? It's all about comfort and support, with firmer being better. The acronym SLEEP is a good way to remember how to shop: Select a mattress, Lie down on it, Evaluate how comfy and supportive it is, Educate yourself on it and what else is out there, and make sure you involve your Partner so they're comfy too.

There are all kinds of approaches to getting better sleep, and I think it's a combination of things for most people. But a new mattress is probably overdue for most of us, and it certainly wouldn't hurt to replace it.