People who have chronic lower back pain experience higher rates of sleep disturbances than people who don’t. And if your mattress is too soft, it likely isn’t helping the problem. Designed to lie on top of your existing mattress, a mattress topper provides greater comfort, pressure relief, and support—all without having to fork over the funds for a whole new mattress. To learn more about how a mattress topper can help with back pain, we spoke with experts and scoured the selection....

To better understand what makes a bed frame sustainable and how to choose the best one, we spoke with experts and researched the most popular options. Below, find our picks for the best sustainable bed frames of 2023—so you can rest easy knowing you’re reducing your impact on the environment, without sacrificing sleep quality. If you do prefer to purchase something brand-new, it’s important to consider the frame’s longevity, materials, production location, and company’s sustainability practices....

Consider this your complete guide to finding a science-backed supplement that will help your joints recover and rebuild after all the work you put them through.* The name of the game is to keep your joints strong and nimble across your life span. However, there are a variety of factors that can negatively affect joint health over time: suboptimal nutrition, injury, oxidative stress, personal health issues, and everyday wear and tear can cause the joints to become stiff and worn down, making even the most basic movements more challenging....

The futuristic, foldable bed offers the best of both worlds; a hidden nighttime oasis that lets you get your work (or workouts) done during the day before transforming into a spot to crash and catch some zzz’s at night. Once you’ve splurged on your new bed, the next step in improving your sleep setup is finding the best mattress for a Murphy bed. The bad news? You’ll need to keep a few extra things in mind—such as mattress height and structure—when finding the right option....

To help you choose the best weightlifting shoes for you, we asked a podiatrist and holistic chiropractor for their top picks so you can crush your strength training workouts with confidence. Weightlifting shoes should be sturdy, offer ankle support, and have high traction that prevents shifting as you train. Add it all up and you have something quite different from a long-distance running shoe, which podiatrist Robert Kornfeld highly advises against wearing while lifting....

On a recent episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, cold therapy expert Mark Harper, M.D., Ph.D. discussed the effects of cold water immersion. “I wrote a paper5 suggesting that by putting people through a cold water adaptation program before surgery, you could reduce the number of complications,” he explained. “One of the key aspects to why it might reduce complications is because cold water adaptation, as part of the response to stress, reduces your inflammatory response....

Many of us have experienced the “mindless reach” into a snack bag, leaving us munching on processed chips, crackers, and cookies that don’t leave us feeling very satiated. However, there are better options out there—even packaged ones—that can keep you from falling into the “junk food veganism” trap. And don’t forget produce! Plant-based nutritionist Jessie Funchion, M.S., R.D., says to snack on “ideally a combo of produce and protein or fat....