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Where to lay your head
A great mattress matters, but your pillow can be the real difference between waking up refreshed or with a sore
neck. If you’ve noticed new aches in your neck or shoulders, it may be time to upgrade your pillow.
Finding the right pillow
Thickness / Loft. The ideal pillow height keeps your neck in a neutral position – not tilted
up or down. Your body type, sleep position and mattress all affect which loft will feel best.
Size. Standard pillows work for most people, but if you toss and turn or sleep on a larger bed,
a longer pillow can provide better coverage and support.
Material. Down, down-alternative, latex and memory foam each have a different feel, level of
support and price point. Cooling foams and breathable covers can help if you tend to sleep hot.
What kind of sleeper are you?
Back sleepers. Usually do best with a medium-loft pillow that supports the natural curve of
the neck.
Side sleepers. Often need a slightly higher loft to fill the space between the shoulder and
the mattress.
Stomach sleepers. Typically sleep better on a low-loft pillow (or sometimes no pillow at all)
to avoid overextending the neck.