This article was created in partnership with Nectar, a retailer well known for its thoughtful array of memory foam and hybrid mattresses. Whether you’re craving a better night’s sleep or are looking ...

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Once upon a time you couldn't purchase a mattress without a box spring. Today, box springs are all but obsolete, reserved only for a small niche of users. But if you’re of a certain age you might be ...

A memory foam mattress contains layers of foam that form around the body. Memory foam responds to individual body shapes. Spring mattresses have metal coils with a cushioning layer on top, which gives ...

How long do mattresses last? Depending on the material, your mattress could last longer (and shorter) than you think… When it comes to finding the best mattress, one of the main things that you should ...

When you're looking to buy the best mattress, it's hard to ignore the memory foam options, as they've become undeniably popular. If you're used to traditional pocket sprung mattresses, you might be ...

Foam Mattress Made entirely of foam Tends too hug the body and aid in pressure relief and reducing motion transfer. Spring Mattress Uses metal coils and has one or two additional cushoning/foam layers ...