Most mattresses last between 7 and 10 years, though the exact lifespan depends on the material, how much weight it supports nightly, and how well it’s been cared for. Memory foam and hybrid mattresses tend to sag sooner (6-8 years), while latex can hold up for 12-15 years. If you’re…

Your ideal mattress firmness depends heavily on your body weight because it determines how much you sink into the foam or coils. Lighter sleepers (under 130 lbs) generally do best on soft to medium mattresses (3-5 on the firmness scale), average-weight sleepers (130-230 lbs) do well on medium-firm options (5-7),…