Your mattress affects you in more ways than you could imagine. This is especially true when it comes to your health, specifically your sleep. For a healthy lifestyle you need sleep, diet, and exercise. One of the leading causes of poor sleep is a bad mattress. It is important to find a bed and mattress that suits you as you will spend 1/3 of your life sleeping. If you do not get 7-8 hours of sound sleep you are increase your risk of health issues.