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5 things that happen to your mattress after 10 years
By Becky George published
The average lifespan of a mattress is approximately 10 years, here's what you'll notice when it's time to buy a new one.
![Best mattress for back pain: A man clutches in his lower back in agony shortly after waking up](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hGMtmyjyiXyWsaecwtcRHS-320-80.jpg)
5 simple ways to make a hard mattress more comfortable
By Becky George published
A mattress that is too firm can lead to join pain and a build up of pressure. Here's how to make your too-hard mattress more comfortable
![Woman in jumper sitting on soft mattress with lower back pain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HJMMFu9eVeFY9kxgfTtGG9-320-80.jpg)
This is why a sagging mattress causes lower back pain — and how to fix it
By Ruth Jones published
Waking up with lower back ache? Your sagging mattress might be the cause, but there are things you can do about it.
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How to fix your mattress if it's dipping on just one side — and why it happens
By Frances Daniels published
Is your mattress dipping on one side only? Here are the top five reasons why it could be happening, plus how to fix it
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You tested a bed in a mattress store but it feels different at home — what can you do?
By Ruth Jones published
What to do if the dreamy bed you tried in a mattress store turns into a nightmare at home, plus why it happens.
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I've been to four hotels in four weeks — how I avoid bringing bed bugs home with me
By Ruth Jones published
As a sleep writer who traveled extensively this summer, I've become adept at checking for bed bugs. Here's how I do it...
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Study reveals the 3 dirtiest sleep products in a dorm room — plus how to clean them
By Rachael Penn published
This time, it isn't just your mattress that's a breeding ground for dorm room bugs.
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How to stop a squeaking bed — 7 quick tips
By Rachael Penn published
Is your squeaky bed keeping you awake? Here's how to fix it fast
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