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The Best Pillows for Neck Pain, Recommended by a Sleep Science Coach (2026)

The Best Pillows for Neck Pain, Recommended by a Sleep Science Coach (2026)

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Since your mattress also plays a role in supporting the rest of your body, it has to complement your pillow. For example, Schneider says that a firmer mattress will likely require a more supportive, higher-loft pillow, whereas a softer mattress will require a lower-loft pillow. As a mattress tester, I agree. When it comes to firm mattresses, your body weight is evenly distributed as there isn’t much “sinking in” to be had. To keep your neck in the same plane as the rest of your spine, a higher, firmer pillow helps maintain that alignment. If you have a softer bed, you’re getting plenty of cushion to sink into. You do not want a taller pillow that pushes your neck upward while the rest of your back sinks down. A lower loft and softer feel is the better fit. One point from Schneider stood out to me, not only as a veteran tester with neck pain but also as someone always in pursuit of better sleep in general: Your sleep is always changing. Schneider says that …

The Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers, According to a Sleep Science Coach (2026)

The Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers, According to a Sleep Science Coach (2026)

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Wolf Memory Foam Hybrid Premium Firm Memory foam, pocketed coils, cooling cover CertiPur-US certified foam Medium-firm (6.5/10) 13 inches 101 nights; 30-day break-in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime Nolah Evolution AirFoam, memory foam, pocketed coils, organic cotton cover, GlacioTex pillow top (upcharge) CertiPur-US certified foam, GreenGuard Gold Plush (4/10), luxury firm (6.5/10), firm (8/10) 14 inches 120 nights; 30-day break-in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime Plank Firm Flippable design with quilted tops on both sides, plus two layers of foam CertiPur-US certified foam, GreenGuard Gold Dual-sided: firm (8/10) and extra firm (10/10) 10 inches 120 nights; 30-day break-in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime Bear Elite Hybrid Copper-infused memory foam, memory foam, pocketed coils, phase-change material cover, Celliant cover (upcharge) CertiPur-US certified foam, GreenGuard Gold Soft (5/10), medium (6/10), firm (7/10) 14 inches 120 nights; 30-day break-in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime Tiami Organic cotton cover, Energex foam, foam-capped pocketed coils CertiPur-US certified foam, Oeko-Tex Firm (7/10) 12 inches 100 nights; 30-day break-in period required before initiating return …

Psychology says this is how to turn your home into a sanctuary of calm with just lighting and décor

Psychology says this is how to turn your home into a sanctuary of calm with just lighting and décor

Published by Daniella Wilson

No matter how small, a dedicated spot for reading or hobbies can become a much-needed oasis When it comes to creating your favourite corner of your home, we all find calm in different ways. The key is identifying what brings you peace and carving out a dedicated spot that invites you to settle into that feeling.  For some, tranquility is an intimate reading nook – perhaps an armchair nestled beside a well-stocked bookshelf – while for others, the perfect sanctuary is the kitchen, where the simple rhythm of chopping vegetables and prepping a home-cooked meal becomes almost a meditation. When it comes to essential spaces, the bedroom is paramount for rest and relaxation. Keeping it screen-free and clear of clutter helps create a serene atmosphere. Soft bedding, dim lighting and a subtle scent like lavender or cedarwood can turn bedtime into a truly restorative experience. A comfortable chair, a warm lamp and a cosy throw can transform any corner into a sanctuary for writing, crafting, or simply disconnecting.  For those who find peace in painting …

16 toys from the 90s that could make you rich today

16 toys from the 90s that could make you rich today

Published by Daniella Wilson

Kids from the ’90s might be loathe to hear it, but those old toys gathering dust in the attic are now considered ‘vintage’. Fear not: vintage means collectible, and collectible means you just might be wiping those tears away with cold hard cash.  We’ve gathered together some of the ’90s toys most likely to bring in a fortune with a little help from renowned toyologist Peter Jenkinson. Like childhood favourites from the ’70s and ’80s, the ’90s had some great toys on offer and means that nostalgia-coated clutter in your attic could make you a tidy sum. © Getty Images Furby toys were the must-have Christmas present in 1998 and one you won’t regret asking for Furby Whether they’re unsettling or endearing is up to you. But Furby’s hold on ’90s kids is undeniable and a few grown-up fans are willing to pay good money to get their hands on one of 1998’s most wanted toys. Their popularity means making a fortune will require an original or limited edition, rare release or untouched packaging. Money …

11 Best Pillows: Tested For Side, Back, and Stomach Sleepers (2026)

11 Best Pillows: Tested For Side, Back, and Stomach Sleepers (2026)

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Compare the Top 10 Pillows Honorable Mentions There are far too many pillows on the market. We’ve listed our favorites above, but even that doesn’t cover the wide array of serviceable designs out there for a good night’s sleep. If, somehow, all of our picks above aren’t to your tastes, here are a few others we have tested and what we thought about them. Avocado Down Pillow for $119: This down model does have feathers sourced from Responsible Down Standard (RDS)-certified farms, but it felt unimpressive and borderline flat to sleep on. Avocado Green Pillow for $139: Avocado’s fill is made from GOLS-certified organic latex and GOTS-certified organic kapok, and comes in both a standard shape and side-sleeper curved shape. It felt much denser than others we tried, and my test panel and I preferred other latex pillows over this one. Bedgear Storm Pillow for $200: This model from Bedgear is similar to the Bedgear Flow above but without the curve for side sleepers. If you sleep on your back 100 percent of the time, …

Women with tattoos feel more attractive but experience the same body anxieties in the bedroom

Women with tattoos feel more attractive but experience the same body anxieties in the bedroom

Published by José Betancourt

Getting a tattoo often makes young women feel more attractive, but this boost in confidence does not translate into better sexual functioning or improved body image in the bedroom. A recent survey revealed that while lower anxiety about physical appearance during intimacy is linked to higher sexual satisfaction, body art itself plays no statistical role in this relationship. These results were published in the journal Critical Public Health. Body art has transformed from a stigmatized marker of rebellion into a mainstream form of aesthetic self-expression. Many young adults now use ink to commemorate life events, assert autonomy over their physical forms, or simply decorate their skin. With this cultural shift, researchers wanted to understand how permanent body modifications might relate to a person’s intimate life. Historically, tattoos were associated with specific subcultures, like sailors or prisoners, and were often viewed as a rejection of conservative norms. Today, the practice has become a socially acceptable addition to everyday fashion. This normalization prompted scientists to ask if such physical modifications could alter deep-seated psychological perceptions. Body image …

7 common household items owned in the ’70s that are now worth a small fortune

7 common household items owned in the ’70s that are now worth a small fortune

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s oh-so-easy while growing up to chuck those freshly cleaned dishes back in the cupboard, hammer away happily on a typewriter’s fragile keys or tear open your new train set with abandon. But these everyday objects take on a new, potentially profitable, sheen with a healthy dose of nostalgia.  That’s all to say: ’70s kids, get up into the attic for your Tuesday night casserole dish and the Star Wars duplicate you never opened. There’s a chance that your old IKEA sofa could be more valuable than you think. © Portland Press Herald via Getty Casserole dishes may have gone out of style but they can still turn a tidy profit Iconic cookware Whether you opted for snowflakes or daisies, Pyrex dishes were a staple of the ’70s and ’80s. If you’ve got any of this iconic cookware hiding in your cupboard or stored away with the festive mugs, we recommend a bit of Spring cleaning.  You’re not guaranteed a goldmine, with some dishes on eBay starting from around £10, but there’s a chance you …

Hatch’s Sale Has the Restore 3, Rest, and Rest+ All Discounted

Hatch’s Sale Has the Restore 3, Rest, and Rest+ All Discounted

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Everyone’s exhausted after the loss of an hour of sleep. But you don’t have to grin and bear it. Hatch’s sale includes several of its popular sunrise alarm clocks that can help both adults and kids alike to adjust to the new time of day. Sunrise alarm clocks simulate the sunrise right on your bedside table, slowly brightening over the course of anywhere between 10 minutes and an hour, helping activate your circadian rhythm and naturally waking you up. If you’re interested in one after the rough loss of an hour, you’re in luck. The best way to save yourself from a painful time change is to start early, but if you need to make a late recovery, this handy gadget can still help you. Hatch, makers of the popular Restore and Rest sunrise alarm clocks and sound machines, is running a sale starting today for Sleep Week. I’ve tried several sunrise alarms, and Hatch is a constant in my home for how easy it is to use with the Hatch app. You can get …

Are Smart Beds Worth It? A Certified Sleep Science Coach Weighs In (2026)

Are Smart Beds Worth It? A Certified Sleep Science Coach Weighs In (2026)

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If you were looking for the spaceship of smart beds, Tempur-Pedic’s Tempur-ActiveBreeze comes pretty dang close. This is a true luxury smart bed, with a unique build centered on temperature control and intense programming. It’s also got some of the most extensive sleep tracking and temperature control features I’ve ever seen, which factors heavily into its cost. The main appeal of this bed is that it caters to hot sleepers in more extreme night-sweat situations, whether that’s due to chronic conditions, body composition, or medical treatments. There are fans built into the base, and you have three airflow speeds to work with: slow, medium, and fast. Airflow is streamlined from the base through two ports in the bed. To help with this, the perforated memory foam layers and coils inside are meant to promote circulation. Altogether, it’s supposed designed to provide either a 30-degree cooler or warmer temperature range. The wild thing is, I felt cool air lightly skittering along the surface. Even when I piled on my heaviest duvets and bedding, I did not …

Best Sheets Under 0 and 0 (2026): Cotton, Bamboo, Organic

Best Sheets Under $200 and $100 (2026): Cotton, Bamboo, Organic

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Courtesy of Slumber Cloud Slumber Cloud Performance Tencel Sheet Set Another category that usually costs more is good cooling sheets. This isn’t a requirement to stay cool; I’d say the Buffy percale sheets in the cotton section of this story are an excellent cooling sheet since percale is such a breathable weave. But if you’re looking for something with cooling technology—better known as PCM, or phase change material that promises to change heat into cool—then there’s nothing better than SlumberCloud’s Performance Tencel Sheet Set. It uses Tencel, a brand of lyocell fabric, plus Slumber Cloud’s patented Outlast fiber, which uses phase change material gel to absorb heat. It’s both soft and lightweight, and I found myself downright chilly when sleeping on these, which is an impressive feat for hot sleepers like myself. Honorable Mentions Here are more sets I loved that cost a little more. If budget isn’t an issue for you, these are worth exploring. I loved Coyuchi’s Cloud Soft Sateen Sheet Set ($278) not just because it lives up to the soft name …