You spend one third of your life in bed. Be sure to invest in the best quality and most comfortable bedding you can afford to ensure a great night’s rest. Uncomfortable bedding can prevent good sleep and cost you your health.

Getting even 30 minutes less sleep than your body needs can lead to accumulated sleep debt, which has both short and long-term consequences for health, mood and energy level. It’s important to schedule 8 hours of sleep each night (7.5 to 8.5 is optimal) and maintain a regular sleep and wake schedule, even on the weekend. Avoid daytime naps if you have trouble sleeping at night.

Though your mattress may not show physical signs of wear, it loses comfort and support over the years. It’s important to evaluate your mattress every 5 to 7 years to ensure it still provides optimal comfort and support. Featherbeds are a great way to improve your mattress support and comfort. Bedding should be evaluated as it will affect your sleep quality as well. Good products that will ensure quality sleep include mattress protectors, pillow protectors, and high thread count bedding that will lengthen the lifespan and create protective barriers around pillows/duvets/mattresses. Featherbeds and soft linens make a difference to how comfortable you feel in bed. Maintaining a moderate body temperature by using layers for sleeping allows you to remove and add layers, such as blankets, under your duvet. Being too hot or cold disturbs sleep patterns and natural fibres like bamboo and cotton are breathable and absorb moisture lost during sleeping. Choosing the right pillow to support your neck and shoulders and the right duvet to keep you warm without being too hot or heavy are important decisions that can determine how well you will sleep at night.