Getting a good night’s sleep is vital to maintaining health and well-being. Feeling well rested also helps people take more on during the day, becoming more productive than if they weren’t getting enough quality sleep. However, there are numerous factors that can prevent a solid and restful slumber. Here are seven ways your pillow might impact your health and sleep.

1. Toss a Lumpy or Stained Pillow

Over time a pillow will lose its shape, become saturated in body oils, or stained, and eventually be less effective in serving its purpose to help you get a restful night’s sleep. It’s a good idea to replace them once every other year or so. However, it’s more than likely time to do so now if you notice waking up feeling less rested, in pain, or cloudy-headed. After all, sleep is one of the key elements that keeps us going.

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