Sleep & Health

Hot flushes and night sweats wreck sleep during menopause. Here's what the evidence says about cooling mattresses, materials and features that help.

Neck pain is rarely about the neck alone. Here's how mattress firmness, support and your pillow work together to keep the cervical spine neutral.

Ageing changes how we sleep and where we hurt. Here's the evidence on the best mattress firmness, support and features for older adults.

Widespread pain and tender points make mattress choice critical with fibromyalgia. Here's what the evidence says about firmness, pressure relief and feel.

Side sleeping is the UK's most popular sleep position, but it creates specific pressure points that the wrong mattress will aggravate. Here's what to look for.

Age-related spinal wear changes what your back needs at night. Here's the evidence on firmness, support and the features that help you sleep more comfortably.

Memory foam is often blamed for back pain and praised for relieving it. We separate the myths from the evidence so you can decide if it suits you.

If you wake congested or itchy, your mattress may be the culprit. Here's how to choose a low-allergen mattress and keep dust mites under control.

A sideways spinal curve changes how your body meets the mattress. Here's the evidence on firmness, pressure relief and the features that help.

Restless sleepers move frequently through the night. The right mattress adapts quickly, minimises disturbance to partners and maintains comfort across positions.

Snoring is affected by sleep position, and sleep position is affected by your mattress. Here's how choosing the right mattress can reduce snoring.

Combination sleepers move between positions throughout the night. They need a mattress that adapts quickly and works across all positions.

A mattress won't cure insomnia, but the right one removes sleep-disrupting physical discomfort. Here's what insomnia sufferers should look for.

Pregnancy changes your sleep needs dramatically. Here's how to choose a mattress that supports you and your changing body through all three trimesters.

Yes, a worn-out or unsuitable mattress is a recognised cause of back pain. Here's the evidence and how to tell if your mattress is the culprit.

Arthritis causes joint pain and stiffness that can make sleep extremely difficult. The right mattress cushions joints, eases morning stiffness and supports better rest.

Sciatica pain radiates from the lower back through the hip and leg. The right mattress reduces nerve compression and helps you sleep through the night.

Shoulder pain is one of the most common sleep-related complaints in the UK. The right mattress reduces pressure on the shoulder joint without sacrificing spinal support.

Hip pain during or after sleep is often mattress-related. The right surface can relieve pressure on the hip joint and restore comfortable rest.

Light sleepers are easily woken by movement, noise or temperature changes. The right mattress can dramatically reduce night-time disturbances.

Stomach sleeping is hard on the spine, but the right mattress can minimise the strain. Here's what stomach sleepers need, and what to avoid.

Back sleeping is excellent for spinal alignment, but only if your mattress supports the natural lumbar curve. Here's what back sleepers need.