Spencer's Ventura Mattress

The popular expression "sleep tight" originated during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. In this era, mattresses were placed on frames that had rope supports across the opening. To prevent sagging the ropes required regular tightening.

Plush mattresses are the softest ones you can get without purchasing a pad that includes additional pillow top padding, and extra foam layering above the coils provides extra comfort and plush support.

Researchers have identified a link between sleep deprivation and type 2 diabetes. In one study, it took only a week of about four hours of sleep for the participants to show the early signs of pre-diabetes. That’s because the body for some reason imitates the conditions that are seen with insulin resistance.

Are you concerned that people will get annoyed with you for spending too long testing out the mattresses in the store? We won’t. Our staff understands that the best way to get a proper night’s sleep is to take your time in selecting your next mattress.

If you wake up stiff, achy, or with any other type of pain, then it may be time to invest in a new mattress. Other signs of a worn out mattress include one with lumps or that sags noticeably.

Body support in a mattress depends on coil type (insist on heavier gauge steel), coil count (more is better), and the wire connections between coils (again, more is better). Comfort depends on the covering and the strength of the edge materials.

Ever wondered how long the record is for going without sleep? Actually, this is a moving target. Records for just about everything are challenged pretty regularly. Let's just say one of the longest recorded instances of going without sleep was during a rocking chair marathon -- at an astonishing 18 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes.

Mattress comes from the Arabic word matrah, which has a variety of meanings. It can be a verb to throw down, a noun like a place where something is thrown, or even a cushion.

If you aren’t getting the sleep you should, one of the impacts over time is an increased appetite and weight gain. Experts say that sleep deprivation can affect the blood sugar levels in your body, which will send out more ghrelin which makes you hungry than leptin, the hormone that tells you that you have eaten enough.