Selecting the appropriate mattress can be daunting given the extensive variety available in the sleep industry. Two prominent ...

There are plenty of different mattresses out there, with each having its own pros, cons, features and more. But which one is suitable for you and your needs? Let us explain. Lindsay Boyers CNET ...

Buying a mattress comes with a simple objective: better sleep. However, choosing the right one to achieve this can sometimes be a nightmare. A new bed needs to be both durable and supportive, but not ...

Memory foam mattresses mold to a person’s body. They are a good option for supporting the spine and reducing lower back pain. However, memory foam also traps heat and can cause night sweats. A gel ...

Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep and wellness team at CNET. She tested, researched and reviewed sleep and health-related products, technology and trends. She received her bachelor's degree in ...

Memory foam mattresses have an illustrious history. NASA researchers working to design improved protective cushioning for passengers and pilots originally developed memory, or temper, foam in the ...

Nothing lasts forever, and nor does the memory foam mattress. No matter how good your foam mattress is, it would need to be replaced after a while. The average life of a mattress is of 8 – 10 years.

I remember when my parents bought their first memory foam mattress. It was the early aughts and the technology had been newly popularized. Naturally my family all took turns squishing our hands into ...