You spend about one-third of your life in bed, yet many people don't think about replacing their mattress until it becomes visibly worn out. While mattresses are built to last for years, they don't last forever. As they age, they gradually lose the support and comfort your body needs for restorative sleep.
An aging mattress won't cause a sleep disorder like insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea, but it can contribute to poor sleep quality, body aches, and frequent nighttime awakenings. If you wake up feeling stiff, sore, or tired despite getting enough hours of sleep, your mattress could be part of the problem.
Here's what you should know about how mattress age affects sleep—and when it may be time to replace yours.
