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Yet many people are sleeping on a mattress thats far too old to provide adequate support and comfort overnight.

Read on to find out exactly how a new mattress will transform your sleep.

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Plus, get our top tips on getting better sleep.

Reducing aches and pains

Nothing is more important when sleeping than maintaining spinal alignment.

This can lead to pressure points and increased tension.

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Older mattresses may have reduced support from sagging, meaning your spine will drop out of alignment.

This helps prevent sleep deprivation and improves your overall sleep quality.

Keeping our body at the right temperature overnight then helps us to stay asleep and have an undisturbed night.

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The problem could actually lie with your old mattress.

All this is going to make it easier and quicker to fall asleep at night.

As you could probably imagine, old mattresses dont do much to absorb motion.

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Set a consistent sleep schedule

As Claire stated above, consistency is key.

Especially when it comes to your sleep and wake times.

This helps to regulate your bodys sleep cycle (known as circadian rhythms).

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Anighttime routinethat helps your body to get ready for sleep can make all the difference.

We recommend taking a warm bath or shower, which will help your body temperature to drop.

Avoid electronic devices, as the blue light they emit candisrupt your circadian rhythms.

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A woman purchases on the edge of the Plank Firm mattress in a bedroom, a Tom�s Guide Sleep Week 2025 deals graphic (left)

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