Beds and mattresses two of the most important objects integral to the health of people, for rest is important to physical fitness. After all, the body heals itself while we sleep. This is why the beds and mattresses people choose have to be of optimum quality. How a bed is made spells the difference between a good night’s sleep and waking up tired.

Right now, let’s focus on the mattresses.

There are two kinds of mattresses, innerspring and memory foam. The innerspring variety is the most common kind of mattress. Innerspring mattresses have steel coils in them. They’re cheaper than memory foam, but are not as good.

Memory foam mattresses are a different story. They’re the best mattresses that money can buy since scientists have gone through thorough research and development to come up with this innovative memory material. Memory foam is constructed in such a way that the foam itself molds into a person’s body when he or she lies on it. The significance of this is that the body, particularly the spine, won’t need to be in an unnatural position when the person sleeps.  

Other innovations that lend themselves to a great bed include the ability to “cool” itself during warmer months, and protection against bed bugs.