For the millions of Americans afflicted by the chronic muscle and joint pain condition fibromyalgia, a day of aches, pains and exhaustion often extends throughout the night. Many mattresses only exacerbate painful pressure points, making it all but impossible to fully recharge with an uninterrupted, restful night of sleep. But if you're looking for a mattress for fibromyalgia, some options are better than others. Read more
Mattress shopping can give you nightmares, and many people don’t even know where to begin their search. It’s a struggle to make this big purchase and also account for a significant other whom you might be sharing a bed with. We have info on all the top mattress brands, styles and insider tips on getting the best deal for your mattress. Read more
If you're in the market for a new mattress and you're looking beyond traditional innerspring mattresses, your first step probably is memory foam. As either a topper or the core of a mattress, memory foam is a hit with many consumers for its unique combination of comfort and support. But there's another option that carries the benefits of memory foam without some of its drawbacks: latex foam mattresses. Read on for more information about latex mattresses. Read more
If you are suffering from back pain, you already know that choosing the best mattress is an important part of getting the best night's sleep, and sleeping on the wrong mattress can make your back problems worse. Read more
Buying a mattress is the most important investment you'll make in your bed purchase. The best mattress will provide a restful night's sleep, prevent back pain and stay within your budget. Buying a mattress is also important because it is a long-term investment; most homeowners buy a new mattress every 10 to 15 years, so you need to make the right decision up front. So, what's the best mattress? There's no way to know until you test mattresses yourself. The best mattress reflects you personal preferences. There are certain things you can do to choose a mattress. This mattress buying guide will arm you with mattress shopping tips. Learn how to set a budget, choose a mattress type and what to look for when test driving a mattress. Also get help finding the best mattress for back pain. Read more
We told you a while back about mattress recycling options, and now the trade magazine Furniture Today has news of another advance in the greening of American mattresses: Many models will carry “seal of approval” labels from the Specialty Sleep Association as proof they meet minimum safety and environmental standards. Read more
Every week, thousands of people come to Viewpoints looking for information on mattresses. And while we feature expert buying guides and user reviews on countless models and makes, one thing we didn't have on the site is basic sizing information. So check out this handy chart on the dimensions of each kind of mattress, including the always confusing California King. Read more
We always love to hear Viewpoints users' opinions about mattresses, so we made it the focus of last week's survey. What kind of mattress do you sleep on? How long do you go before replacing it? What is the best mattress brand? Read more
What mattress brand gives you the best night's sleep? We put the question to Viewpoints users in last week's Battle of the Brands poll, asking them to choose among Sealy, Serta, Simmons, Tempur-Pedic and Sleep Number/Select Comfort -- or suggest another favorite. Read more
Viewpoints users rely on us for comprehensive mattress reviews and information, but now we want to know more about what you sleep on. Do you have an innerspring mattress, a foam mattress or a futon? Do you have a preferred brand? How long do you typically go before buying a new mattress? Take our mattress survey and we'll share the results with our community. Read more
For the millions of Americans afflicted by the chronic muscle and joint pain condition fibromyalgia, a day of aches, pains and exhaustion often extends throughout the night because they just can't get comfortable on their mattress. If you're looking for a mattress for fibromyalgia, some options are better than others. Check out our new guide for useful information on the best mattress to buy if you suffer from fibromyalgia. Read more
Most sleep experts consider mattress pads necessities, not luxuries. Besides protecting your new mattress from dust mites and moisture, mattress pads add comfort and can ease joint pain and allergy symptoms. Our guide to the best mattress pads has all the details. Read more
Waterbeds have come a long way since their 1970s heyday. Many of today's waterbed mattresses combine the benefits of their predecessors -- temperature control and a weightless comfort free from pressure points -- with improved support, less unwanted wave motion and far less chance of leakage or puncture. Sound intriguing? Check out our new guide to buying a waterbed mattress. Read more
There are few things in life better than a good night's sleep. But the only way to make sure you keep getting great sleep is by taking care of your mattress. It's more than just flipping your mattress every six months until a broken spring forces you to buy another one. Proper care and maintenance of your mattress could extend its life and save you money in the long run. Let Viewpoints show you how to properly clean and care for your mattress. Read more
Two of the most popular innovations in mattress technology come together in the new Tempur-Cloud collection, which adds a pillow-top feel to Tempur-Pedic's famous body-conforming, pressure-relieving foam mattresses. Read more