Trying out mattresses is essential
26/09/2011
Buying a mattress without trying it out first could be a bad move for a variety of reasons.
Although a mattress may sound ideal on paper, how it feels in reality can be quite different, which may make it difficult to sleep on.
Having a mattress that is too hard or too soft can lead to all sorts of health complaints, including back and neck pains, not to mention the difficulties associated with having insufficient shut-eye.
One important thing to bear in mind is that a mattress will feel quite different with two people on rather than one, so it is imperative to take someone along for the bed trying experiment.
Tapping into the knowledge of salespeople is also a good way of determining which bed is best, as they are able to help determine a customer's needs.
Researchers from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recently found that obese teenagers who do not sleep enough are at increased risk of suffering from Type 2 diabetes.
Posted by Michael Ewing
