Warning over common household item which could be causing you to have headaches

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Headaches are a common ailment with numerous causes, but one expert is pointing to an unexpected source that could be troubling many across the UK: their mattress.

Everyone is on the quest for the perfect night's sleep, and while personal preferences differ, Rebecca Swain, a luxury mattress expert from WinstonsBed.com, advises that clinging to an old mattress might be doing more damage than you think. She cautions that not changing your mattress regularly can lead to more than just poor sleep; it can also cause persistent headaches and other health issues.

What's the recommendation? It's suggested to update your mattress every six to eight years, but there are definitive signs that it might be time for a replacement even sooner. Paying attention to whether you frequently wake up with a headache is crucial, according to Rebecca.

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According to the Express, she notes: "We often associate headaches and migraines with stress but if you are experiencing these frequently in the mornings, they could be from poor alignment and support during your sleep."

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An old mattress may fail to provide the essential support your body needs overnight, which can lead to stiffness or pain that consistently meets you in the morning. Failing to swap out your mattress can also intensify allergies, as Rebecca warns Brits to keep an eye on whether their symptoms worsen in the morning or when going to bed at night.

A sudden increase in allergies could be a warning sign that your bed is harbouring a large number of dust mites and other allergens. More mechanical signs that it is time for a new mattress include being able to feel your partner's movements and hearing the springs.

The expert pointed out: "Mattresses are designed to reduce and absorb motion transfer when one person moves. Feeling your partner move in the night more than usual could mean your mattress has lost the ability to do this. In a quality mattress, springs should never be noisy or creaky. If you find your mattress begins to make noises as you move on it then it's likely that its internal structure is weakening."

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