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Shopping for the best mattress is not how it used to be.
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In yesteryear, you would go to an overly fluorescent showroom with about 100 mattresses waiting to lie on.
The whole process was fairly mundane and often led torestless nights.
“Getting good quality sleep helps to decrease stress hormones,” Dr. Fischer tellsAllure.
so you could verify you’re satisfied with your pick.
(Another option is the cooling coverandpillow top if you’re someone who prefers a cloudlike feel.)
The Midnight Luxe mattress has even more layers of support for anyone with lumbar soreness.
Commerce editor Sarah Han swears by Helix mattresses.
“Honestly, even mattresses at fancy hotels don’t compare,” she says.
That means you might shift around during the night and not wake up your sleeping partner.
The quilted gel memory foam also contours your body and increases air circulation between you and your bed.
The more pressure you put on it, the more it reacts to support you.
(Folks, the brand’s called Plank for a reason.)
A firm feel is great for back support, weight distribution, and motion isolation.
Described as medium-firm, this option features a four-inch layer of soft foam over individually wrapped coils.
It’s also a great choice for back, stomach, and side sleepers alike.
It has a thick layer of gel that provides both adaptive support and cools you down.
This one is constructed with a cooling cover that absorbs and dissipates heat.
Choose from three levels of support based on your needs.
brands are worth returning to.
This true medium-firm Temper-Cloud Mattress from Tempur-Pedic has motion isolation so nothing will interrupt your slumber.
And trust us, finding a cheap mattress that doesn’t sacrifice comfort is hard to come by.
Measuring 10 inches thick, this affordable option is constructed with innerspringsandmemory foam for sounder sleep.
