How Often Do You Buy a New Mattress?

In my quest for the perfect nights sleep, I don’t really give to much thought to the age of my mattress. I purchased a good one when I bought it but that was 7 years ago. While checking out mattress recommendations for our guest bedroom, I found an article regarding mattresses and their contribution to sleep. I was aware that a mattress was of high importance but I didn’t realize that a 7 year old mattress will double in weight from sweat, oil and dust mites. YUCK! This is according to an article, Better Sleep Council Survey Results. They suggest buying a new mattress every 5 to 7 years. The survey directly correlates the age of the sleep system with the quality of sleep. When you stop to think about it….that really makes alot of sense. A good nights sleep may be had by all on a new mattress.

Nurses beware! Shift work can cause cancer.

I worked shift work at the hospital for years, sleeping very little due to my insomnia and trying to readjust to each shift change. Even after leaving the hospital I worked home care which again required changing shifts and often working 12 to 16 hour shifts. Read more