Take This Sleep Assessment To Find Out If You Need a New Mattress

By: Katie Ormsby
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Take This Sleep Assessment To Find Out If You Need a New Mattress
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About This Quiz

The average person spends 33 years of their life in bed, according to "HuffPost." Only 26 of those years are spent actually sleeping. The other seven are spent trying to fall asleep. Finding the best mattress for your needs might be just the thing to help you fall asleep faster. And considering how much time you spend in bed, it's essential to periodically evaluate how your mattress is working for you. 

If you've found yourself tossing and turning or waking up groggy, it's time to consider replacing your mattress. With so many choices from memory foam to pillow top, it can be tricky to figure out your ideal type of mattress, though. You must take into account your sleeping habits and comfort preferences. Answer these 10 questions and we'll help you find the right mattress for a better night's sleep.

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How long does it take you to fall asleep?
20 minutes or less
20 minutes to an hour
More than an hour
It varies.

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Do you wake up with aches and pains?
Yes
No
Sometimes
I don't know.

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How old is your mattress?
Two years or newer
Three to six years old
Seven or more years old
I don't know.

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Are you still tired when you wake up?
Yes
No
Sometimes
I don't know.

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What type of mattress do you currently have?
Memory foam
Pillow top
Innerspring
Something else or I don't know.

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How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
5 hours or less
6 to 7 hours
8 or more hours
It varies.

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Do you toss and turn?
Yes
No
Sometimes
I don't know.

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What position do you sleep in?
On my back
On my stomach
On my side
It varies or I don't know.

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Would you rather have a soft or firm mattress?
Soft
Firm
Medium
I don't know.

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Do you sleep better somewhere other than your own bed?
Yes
No
Sometimes
I don't know.

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