New Mattresses to Improve Sleep

If it feels like you are constantly hearing about a new mattress that brings an incredible product directly to the consumer for an affordable price, you are not imagining it. From the Casper mattress to the "smart" collection from Eight Sleep, there is a lot to choose from. Are these mattresses really worth the price tag? More importantly, can they really help you sleep better? We believe the answer to these questions matter. It is undeniable that getting more sleep and improving its quality is a hot topic right now. As awareness about the importance of sleep rises, more and more people are willing to spend money on fancy sleep products, but is it necessary? Not at Uptown Mattress Direct.

UMD has agreements to purchase brand name mattress inventory at a fraction of what you might pay with a competitor. "Selling mattresses tends to be a high-margin business—and one that is now being disrupted," says Els van der Helm, Ph.D., sleep researcher, and CEO and founder of sleep coaching app Shleep. "What's driving that is a strong interest in sleep and many individuals looking for the silver bullet, a 'quick fix' to improve their sleep." Changing sleep behavior is difficult, but buying a new mattress is easy! The direct-to-consumer model at Uptown Mattress Direct helps keep your purchase affordable, but it's not all about money, is it? Ultimately, the question here is whether a higher level of comfort equals a higher level of sleep quality. Dr. Katherine Sharkey, M.D., Ph.D., co-author of the Women & Sleep Guide and associate professor of medicine and psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University, notes that “comfort can certainly play an important role in getting good sleep." That being said, "persistently poor sleep is typically rooted in sleep or circadian rhythm disorders, physical ailments, or mental health issues," she explains. In other words, a mattress might help you feel more comfortable, but it might not be the root of your sleep issues. Did you know your sleep position matters, too? These are the best and worst sleeping positions for your health. So the question still remains, can a brand new mattress actually improve your health? We think so. But don't underestimate the importance of keeping a regular sleep schedule, and sleeping in a dark, quiet, room.

Deeper sleep leads to less stress and vice versa, new research shows. In fact, going to bed earlier isn't always better. Jennifer Martin, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and a behavioral sleep medicine specialist at UCLA says, “Turning in too prematurely can be another way of unproductively stressing out about your snooze time. Trying to fall asleep is a great way to give yourself insomnia," she says. There's no one bedtime or sleep ritual that works for everyone. Need a little nudge to get started on improving your sleep? Check out these five ways to reduce stress after a long day and promote better sleep at night.If you feel you need financing options, please check out our application for consideration. Otherwise, using your tax refund check to buy that new mattress is one of the best use of your funds.