9 Best Mattresses of 2026, Tested By Editors

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Here’s a wake-up call I was unaware of: We spend a third of our lives sleeping,

 And mattresses can play a big role in just how much we get. The best mattress helps you feel supported and comfortable every night, so you can get plenty of rest. What type of mattress you choose is an extremely subjective choice, and there are so many different types to consider, such as hybrid and innerspring, and all are composed of different materials, firmness levels, and sizes.

“Choosing the right mattress isn’t about the brand names, it’s about spinal alignment, pressure relief, and durability,” explains Sangeetha Setty, MD, a physician with a background in general surgery, anesthesiology, and interventional pain management, and head of the Interventional Pain and Regenerative Clinic in Loxahatchee, Florida.

To help you find the best mattresses and get a better night’s rest, our editors tested several popular brands, evaluating them on type, materials, firmness, height, size, and overall comfort and design. We also spoke with a doctor of physical therapy, a physician, and a spinal and orthopedic surgeon to learn more about what to look for in a mattress. These experts also provided valuable information on proper spinal alignment during sleep and how to determine whether your mattress is causing back pain. Here are the mattresses we recommend.

Our Top Picks for Mattresses

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Best for Side Sleepers

Avocado Green Mattress

Pros

  • Equal softness and firmness
  • Certified organic materials
  • Well-constructed and solid 

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Pricey

Key Specs

  • Mattress Type: Latex hybrid
  • Materials: Organic Dunlop latex rubber (plus Talalay latex in the plush firmness), organic wool, organic cotton, steel coils
  • Firmness Options: Firm, medium, and plush
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
  • Height/Thickness: 11 inches (firm), 13 inches (medium), or 15.5 inches (plush)

Whether you sleep on your left or right side, you need a mattress that supports both. Jimmy Pajuheshfar, PT, DPT, clinical director and doctor of physical Therapy at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada, says when you sleep on your side, “there’s naturally a bit more asymmetry through the spine and legs, so the goal is to keep the pelvis and hips from ‘twisting’ you out of position.” We love the Avocado Green Mattress for side sleepers because of its equal softness and firmness. It features individually wrapped coils spread across the mattress in various spots for even support all night.

What also makes this Avocado mattress stand out is its certified organic materials. The latex is Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) certified, while the wool and cotton materials are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified, meaning they meet organic standards and use fewer harsh chemicals.

 Plus, it’s OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, so it passed safety tests and lacks harmful substances.

The Avocado Green mattress is available in three firmness levels: firm, medium, and plush. “It's surprising how soft it is, like you're snuggly sinking into the mattress just a little bit,” says editorial director Simone Scully, who tested the medium mattress. “But, you also feel the strong support of the springs.” Scully noted that this mattress seemed larger than her previous queen, though its dimensions are in line with a standard queen-size mattress. 

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Best for Back Sleepers

Origin LumbarCloud Mattress

Pros

  • Supportive for back and hips
  • Helps minimize motion transfer
  • Felt supportive throughout the night

Cons

  • Tall (a potential issue for those with mobility limitations)
  • Only one firmness option

Key Specs

  • Mattress Type: Hybrid
  • Materials: Natural Alpaca wool blend, Antigravity gel, Therapeutic DeepRelief+ memory foam, Steel ErgoCoil microsprings, individually wrapped TitaniumCoils
  • Firmness Options: Medium-firm
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king
  • Height/Thickness: 14 inches (all sizes)

If you suffer from back pain, we highly recommend the Origin LumbarCloud Mattress. The individually wrapped coils and microsprings are incredibly comfortable and supportive. This is especially important for proper spinal alignment. “When you lie on your back, your spine should keep its natural, gentle curve, not be flat or excessively arched,” says Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, FAAOS, a spinal and orthopedic surgeon who practices in New York City and New Jersey, and head of The Institute for Comprehensive Spine Care in New York City. He adds that your lower back should not be lifted off the mattress.

In addition to coils and microsprings, the hybrid mattress features natural alpaca wool blend, memory foam, gel, and a pillow-top (an extra layer of cushioning sewn into the top of the mattress). “It offers great support for my back and hips,” shared editor Ashley Ziegler. This mattress has a 6.5 firm rating, meaning you won’t sink into it, but it’s also not too hard.

 Plus, the mattress reduced how often Ziegler felt her partner tossing and turning throughout the night, minimizing sleep disruptions for her.

An important note: This mattress is one of the tallest we tested at 14 inches tall. We didn’t mind, as we were still able to fit sheets on with no problems. However, the mattress’s thickness may be a challenge for someone with mobility limitations. 

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Best for Combination Sleepers

Nectar Classic Hybrid Mattress

Pros

  • Cooling cover helps regulate temperature
  • Supportive across multiple sleep positions
  • Feels supportive throughout

Cons

  • Cooling top cover not removeable

Key Specs

  • Mattress Type: Hybrid
  • Materials: Individually wrapped innerspring coils, memory foam, poly-blend fabric top
  • Firmness Options: Medium-firm
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
  • Height/Thickness: 12 inches (all sizes)

Kids tend to move constantly in their sleep (I have proof of my son in the strangest sleeping positions). They rotate through every position imaginable, which is exactly why we chose the Nectar Classic Hybrid as the best mattress for combination sleepers. One of our kiddos slept on this mattress, and it has drastically improved his sleep quality. It’s cozy, supportive, and solid.

The medium-firm mattress has six layers, including memory foam and innerspring coils, a support system that helps with alignment and pressure relief. We’ve found this mattress provides excellent support throughout, including on the edge, so you’re less likely to roll off or sink in when you’re getting in and out of bed. The memory foam provides softness, and the springs ensure you feel cradled while sleeping — not like you’re sinking.

One of our favorite features is the cooling top cover. “[My son] used to wake up drenched in sweat in his room, especially on the side, face down on the mattress — here, he woke up without any sweat, and we haven't changed the temperature in his room (or the bedding),” says Scully. 

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Best for Couples

Titan Plus Elite

Pros

  • 1,000-pound weight limit
  • Solid, sturdy, and durable
  • Breathable construction helps reduce heat retention

Cons

  • Heavy
  • No handles to help move it

Key Specs

  • Mattress Type: Hybrid
  • Materials: Micro-wrapped coils, individually wrapped coils, high-density foams
  • Firmness Options: Medium-firm
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, short queen, queen, king, California king, RV king
  • Height/Thickness: 14.5 inches (all sizes)

Let me introduce you to the mattress that truly changed how my husband and I sleep at night: the Titan Plus Elite. This mattress supports up to 1,000 pounds with several layers of high-density foam and steel coils, making it especially good for couples who want a sturdier, more supportive feel. It’s solid, and I almost never feel my husband get out of bed in the middle of the night for the bathroom or when our kid has a bad dream (and vice versa).

After many years in the Army, my husband suffers from constant back pain, so finding a mattress that doesn’t contribute to it more has been tough. With this Titan mattress, I appreciate how every part of our bodies feels supported by the medium-firm feel, with no additional back pain. It also keeps us both cool at night, especially for my husband, who often sleeps hot. Now, I’ll see him bundled up at night with a couple of blankets because the mattress is breathable and the pillow-top wicks away moisture.

The biggest drawback of the mattress is its weight. Depending on the size, it weighs between 80 and 150 pounds. We have the king-size mattress, and it’s definitely over 100 pounds, so I struggle to move it by myself. Still, after more than a year of sleeping on it, we’ve had no sagging or new aches, so that’s a trade-off we’re willing to accept. 

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Best Cooling

The Purple Mattress

Pros

  • Open grid shape on top layer allows airflow
  • Base layer provides stability throughout
  • 100-night trial

Cons

  • May be too bouncy for some
  • 9.25-inch height may be too short for some

Key Specs

  • Mattress Type: Foam
  • Materials: Foam, GelFlex grid
  • Firmness Options: Medium
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, and split king
  • Height/Thickness: 9.25 inches (all sizes)
Whether you’re going through menopausal night sweats or just sleep hot, a cooling mattress can make all the difference in your sleep quality. Take a closer look at the top layer of a Purple Mattress, and you’ll understand why we named it our best cooling mattress. Under the fabric, you’ll find the first of five layers: a hypoallergenic hyper-elastic polymer in a grid-like shape. It forms to your body the second you lie down and allows air to flow through with ease. The mattress is CertiPUR-US certified and CleanAir Gold certified, which means its foams meet standards for content and low VOC emissions to support healthier indoor air quality.

Under the hyper-elastic polymer are three layers of foam, including an edge-support foam layer that prevents the 9.25-inch edge from sinking in when you get in and out of bed. There’s also a base support foam that sits in the bottom cover, providing stability and reducing bounce. Overall, it’s a solid option for hot sleepers who want airflow, support, and comfort.

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Best Firm

Casper Original Mattress

Pros

  • Breathable materials
  • CertiPUR-US certified
  • Good for back pain

Cons

  • Too firm for some
  • Difficult to carry alone

Key Specs

  • Mattress Type: Memory foam
  • Materials: Memory foam, polyurethane foam
  • Firmness Options: Medium-firm
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
  • Height/Thickness: 11 inches (all sizes)

While the Casper Original Mattress was too firm for my husband and me, editor Katie Tuttle has owned one for several years, and fully intends to buy another when her current one wears out. “My husband and I both were experiencing back pain with our old pillow-top mattress,” Tuttle says. “That stopped almost immediately. I also love that this mattress doesn’t have a lot of motion transfer, so it doesn’t wake me up when my husband gets out of bed (he typically leaves for work pretty early in the morning).”

The Casper Original features a polyurethane foam layer that’s CertiPUR-US certified, plus a layer of memory foam. We especially like that the foams have been tested for low VOC emissions, promoting better indoor air quality.

 Plus, the foams are breathable, so no middle-of-the-night sweats.

We do recommend having another person around to help move it, as it’s difficult to rotate larger sizes on your own. For example, a king-size mattress weighs 101 pounds, while a twin-size mattress weighs 46 pounds. However, this is a great mattress if you prefer something a bit firmer. 

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Best Memory Foam

Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress

Pros

  • NanoGEL memory foam is soft and comfortable
  • Queen size is easy to move alone
  • Keeps you cool at night

Cons

  • No handles on sides for easier portability
  • Cover isn’t removable

Key Specs

  • Mattress Type: Memory foam
  • Materials: Memory foam, foam, rayon cover
  • Firmness Options: Medium-firm
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king
  • Height/Thickness: 14, 12, 10, 8, or 6 inches

Before giving this mattress to our son, the Novilla Bliss Memory Foam was what my husband and I slept on for a couple of years. I love this mattress; the memory foam is so soft (but not too soft) and enjoyable to lie on. The knitted rayon AirBreeze cover is highly breathable, providing ample airflow. My son tends to sleep warm, but he’s stayed comfortable through the night since sleeping on this mattress.

Like many of the other mattresses on our list, the Novilla Bliss comes in multiple sizes from twin to king. It’s available in several mattress heights, including 14, 12, 10, 8, and 6 inches. The Bliss is also CertiPUR-US certified, so it's free of harmful substances like formaldehyde and phthalates.

 

My son sleeps on the queen-size, and I appreciate that it’s not too heavy to move by myself. However, my one complaint is that I wish it had handles on the side to make it easier to maneuver.

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Best Hybrid

SweetNight Twilight Hybrid Mattress

Pros

  • Blend of soft and firm
  • OEKO-TEX and CertiPUR-US certified
  • Firm when lying still

Cons

  • Squishy when moving around
  • Can feel when someone gets in and out of bed

Key Specs

  • Mattress Type: Hybrid
  • Materials: High density memory foam gel memory foam, polymer foam, individually wrapped steel coils, knitted cover, fire-retardant cotton, linen, woven fabric, steel edge support
  • Firmness Options: Medium-firm
  • Sizes: Full, queen, king, California king
  • Height/Thickness: 10, 12, 14, or 16 inches
A hybrid mattress is the best of both worlds: It combines the support of an innerspring core with the pressure relief of a comfort layer, such as memory foam, latex, or microcoils — offering a balance of softness and stability.

 The SweetNight Twilight Hybrid Mattress does just that, with individually pocketed coils and gel memory foam. “It’s surprisingly comfy,” raved editor Olivia Campbell, who is a fan of very firm mattresses. The mattress is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, meaning it has passed safety tests for harmful substances.

While Campbell found the mattress mostly squishy when moving around, she liked how it seemed firmer when lying still. Unfortunately, this means you can feel when someone else is moving or getting in and out of bed. However, we still like this mattress because it’s breathable, helps keep you cool and dry all night, and is quite supportive. It also features dual-row edge support, so you won’t sink getting in or out of bed.

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Best Budget

Allswell 10-Inch Hybrid Mattress with Gel Memory Foam

Pros

  • Gel-infused memory foam is comfy
  • No sinking into mattress
  • Lightweight enough to move independently

Cons

  • Only one firmness level
  • Height may be too short for some

Key Specs

  • Mattress Type: Hybrid
  • Materials: Gel-infused memory foam, high-density support foam, individually wrapped coil springs, knitted cover
  • Firmness Options: Medium-firm
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king
  • Height/Thickness: 10 inches

You don’t have to spend thousands on a mattress just to get a good night’s rest. The Allswell 10-Inch Hybrid Mattress with Gel Memory Foam is available in six sizes — all under $400. My niece has had this mattress for a couple of years and loves it. The gel-infused memory foam and coil springs create a great balance of softness and firmness. We like how you don’t sink into the mattress, but it’s still soft enough to feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud (just with support).

At 10 inches tall, it’s one of the shortest mattresses on our list, making it a great option for kids, teens, or those who just don’t like a high mattress. It’s also not heavy to carry around, even rolled up in the box it arrives in, which, by the way, has wheels so you can wheel it to any room without dragging it. It also expands quickly once opened. 

Comparison Table

Superlative
Mattress Type
Materials
Firmness Options
Sizes
Height/Thickness
Buy
Best for Side Sleepers
Latex hybrid
Organic Dunlop latex rubber, organic wool, organic cotton, steel coils
Firm, medium, and plush
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
11, 13, or 15.5 inches
Best for Back Sleepers
Hybrid
Natural Alpaca wool blend, Antigravity gel, Therapeutic DeepRelief+ memory foam, Steel ErgoCoil microsprings, individually wrapped TitaniumCoils
Medium-firm
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king
14 inches (all sizes)
Best for Combination Sleepers
Hybrid
Individually wrapped innerspring coils, memory foam, poly-blend fabric top
Medium-firm
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
12 inches (all sizes)
Best for Couples
Hybrid
Micro-wrapped coils, individually wrapped coils, high-density foams
Medium-firm
Twin, twin XL, full, short queen, queen, king, California king, RV king
14.5 inches
Best Cooling
Foam
Foam, GelFlex grid
Medium
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, and split king
9.25 inches
Best Firm
Memory foam
Memory foam, polyurethane foam
Medium-firm
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
11 inches
Best Memory Foam
Memory foam
Memory foam, foam, rayon cover
Medium-firm
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king
14, 12, 10, 8, or 6 inches
Best Hybrid
Hybrid
High-density memory foam, gel memory foam, polymer foam, individually wrapped steel coils, knitted cover, fire-retardant cotton, linen, woven fabric, steel edge support
Medium-firm
Full, queen, king, California king
10, 12, 14, or 16 inches
Best Budget
Hybrid
Gel-infused memory foam, high-density support foam, individually wrapped coil springs, knitted cover
Medium-firm
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king
10 inches

We Also Tested

  • Tuft and Needle Mint Mattress: The Tuft and Needle Mint is a foam mattress with a medium feel. Unfortunately, the newer models no longer have a removable zipper cover, which I love about the model my teen niece has.
  • Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress: My husband and I slept on this Saatva mattress for about a year and loved how comfortable it kept us throughout the night. Unfortunately, the material started to bunch up in various spots not long after that one-year period, creating an uneven surface and causing us both discomfort.

How We Tested the Mattresses

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To find the best mattresses, we had multiple testers sleep on various types, including hybrid, memory foam, latex, and innerspring. Some mattresses were tested long-term (over a year), while others were evaluated over several weeks to assess their comfort, motion isolation, and support. We evaluated each mattress for its firmness, height, materials, comfort, and durability. We also considered each mattress's weight and whether a person could move it on their own or would need assistance.

We wanted to learn more about what to look for in a mattress, so we spoke with Jimmy Pajuheshfar, PT, DPT, clinical director and doctor of physical Therapy at FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, FAAOS, a spinal and orthopedic surgeon who practices in New York City and New Jersey, and head of The Institute for Comprehensive Spine Care in New York City, and Sangeetha Setty, MD, a physician with a background in general surgery, anesthesiology, and interventional pain management, and head of the Interventional Pain and Regenerative Clinic in Loxahatchee, Florida. We asked these doctors about spinal alignment and how to tell if your mattress is causing you pain or affecting your sleep.

Our list of the best mattresses includes options for side, back, stomach, and combination sleepers that are comfortable, supportive, and durable.

What To Look For When Buying Mattresses

A mattress is one of the most important purchases you’ll make, and it should help you get a good night’s rest with plenty of comfort, support, and motion isolation. Consider the various mattress types, materials, firmness options, sizes, and heights when shopping for a mattress.

  • Mattress Type: The five most common mattress types are hybrid, latex, foam, innerspring, and airbeds. A mattress’s type is determined by its construction and materials, and some mattresses may have more than one type.

     For example, a hybrid mattress is often a combination of innersprings and foam or latex. There are other mattress types on the market, including smart beds that track your sleep and adjustable beds that let you move into various positions with a remote.
  • Materials: Mattresses often include many layers and materials, such as memory foam, wool, latex, steel coils, or cotton. You want to ensure the materials in your mattress are safe, so look for certifications like GOTS, GOLS, CertiPUR-US, OEKO-TEX, UL GREENGUARD Gold, and Environmental Working Group (EWG) to ensure they don’t contain toxic chemicals, support healthy indoor air quality, and emit low VOCs.

  • Firmness Options: To determine a mattress's firmness or feel, consult the firmness scale. Many companies list a mattress’s firmness rating on their websites. The firmness scale is: 1 to 2 (extra soft), 3 to 4 (soft), 5 to 6 (medium), 7 to 8 (firm), and 9 to 10 (extra firm).

  • Sizes: Most mattresses are available in the following sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king. Occasionally, you’ll see some mattresses in other sizes, such as short queen (shorter than a standard queen), split king (two twin XLs), and RV king (which is 4 inches narrower than a standard king to fit into an RV). 
  • Height and Thickness: The mattresses on our list range from 9.25 to 14.5 inches tall. A shorter height is great for kids or people who struggle to get in and out of a higher bed, while taller heights may feel more plush and solid.

What Type of Mattress Is Best for Your Sleep Position?

The best mattress for you depends on your preferred sleeping position, such as on your side, back, stomach, or a combination of these. “Choose a firmness that matches your sleep position (side sleepers usually prefer softer, back and stomach sleepers often need medium-firm to firm),” shares Dr. Okubadejo. Moreover, “the mattress should cushion pressure points like hips, shoulders, and lower back without feeling like you’re sinking too deeply,” he adds.

As for materials, Dr. Pajuheshfar says memory foam and hybrids are great options for various reasons. “Memory foam can be very good at unloading pressure from sensitive areas, and for people dealing with inflammatory or arthritic back and hip issues, it often improves sleep tolerance with less tossing and turning — because it reduces pressure while still supporting a more comfortable spinal position across sleep styles,” he says. Hybrids are also strong options because they’re a combination of contouring foams and a supportive coil system, he says.

How Firm Should a Mattress Be for Back Pain?

While ideal firmness varies from person to person, a medium-firm mattress is best for back pain and keeping proper spinal alignment.

 It’s on the firmer side but still has enough softness without feeling like you’re sinking into it. Overall, you want to ensure your spine remains properly aligned while you sleep.

“Your spine should stay in its natural curves, not forced flat and not arched, allowing the neck to have a gentle inward curve and lower back a natural gap,” explains Dr. Setty. “If your spine looks curved, twisted, or slanted, the mattress (or pillow) isn’t doing its job.” To check for proper spinal alignment, Setty recommends back sleepers slide their hand under their lower back, or, for side sleepers, under their waist, to ensure there’s not a large empty space or that your back or waist is flat to the bed. There should be light contact in those places, she says.

How Long Does It Take to Adjust to a New Mattress?

Adjusting to a new mattress doesn’t happen overnight, so patience is key when you start sleeping on it. “It can take some time to adjust to a new mattress, but after a couple of weeks, increased pain or constant tossing and turning shouldn’t be what’s ‘keeping you up,’” says Pajuheshfar. You can tell a mattress isn’t doing its job if it’s unsupportive, causing your spine to lose its natural curve, and you wake up feeling stiff or sore, he adds.

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Mattress

t’s best to replace your mattress every 10 years, and there are a few signs that may signal it’s time.

“If you wake up most mornings feeling sore or stiff, and realize you tossed and turned a lot during the night, your mattress might be negatively affecting your sleep, and it could be time to get a new one,” says Okubadejo. “Back or neck pain that feels worse after a night in bed is another red flag.” Moreover, if you’re sleeping better on a mattress that’s not yours, take it as another sign that it may be time to replace it, he adds. 

Setty says other signs include shoulder numbness, hip soreness, rib pressure, or tingling in your arms. These signs may indicate that your mattress is too firm. Pajuheshfar adds that a sagging or uneven mattress can  “snowball into pressure-point soreness (hips and shoulders), morning tightness, or even nerve-type symptoms like shooting pain or numbness.”

How to Choose the Right Mattress for Your Body Weight

Body weight plays an important role in selecting the best mattress for yourself or you and a partner. For example, soft mattresses may feel firm to those with a lighter body weight.

On the other hand, “If an individual weighs over 250 pounds, they might require a firmer mattress,” says Setty. Also, take height into consideration, as the same mattress may feel different for a tall person versus a short person due to differences in weight distribution.

FAQs

How often should you replace your mattress?
A general rule of thumb is to replace your mattress about every 10 years.


A medium-firm mattress is ideal for back pain,

so look for a rating of 6.5, which is the sweet spot between medium and firm on the firmness scale.

No, however, this depends on your sleep position. Hybrid mattresses combine contouring comfort with sturdy support, helping you maintain alignment over time, Okubadejo says. He also adds that memory foam mattresses “can help keep your spine aligned by filling in gaps like the lower back.”

Not always. You want to find a mattress type and firmness level that meets your sleeping position. Plus, it should fit in your budget.

Yes and no. Cooling mattresses often feature breathable materials that wick away moisture and heat from the body. However, this doesn’t mean they’ll work for everyone. Consider the sheets and blankets you’re using, what your pajamas are made of, and the temperature of your room.

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Simone received a master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she focused on science and health long-form reporting and photojournalism. Her master's thesis explored the treatment of prolonged grief disorder following a miscarriage or the loss of a child. She was also awarded the John Horgan Award for Critical Science and Health Journalism at graduation.

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Ashley Ziegler is a full-time writer with extensive experience covering women’s health, babies' and kids' health, mental health, and wellness. Her work has appeared on websites including The Bump, Health, Pregnancy & Newborn, People, Parents, Romper, Scary Mommy, and more.

Before transitioning into her full-time writing career, Ashley worked in the departments of pediatric cardiology and general medicine at Duke University Medical Center, and later at the North Carolina Medical Board. During undergrad, she majored in communications at Purdue University and then earned her master’s degree with a concentration in healthcare management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Ashley lives with her husband and two young daughters in North Carolina. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking, taking barre classes, and catching up on her favorite podcasts.

Olivia Campbell

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Olivia Campbell is the New York Times bestselling author of Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine and Sisters in Science: How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History. She is a freelance editor at Dotdash Meredith and a freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, New York Magazine, Health, Parents, History, and The Guardian, among other outlets.

Campbell received a journalism degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's in science writing from Johns Hopkins University, where she now acts as a thesis advisor. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers.

Campbell lives outside Philadelphia with her husband, three children, and two cats.

Katie Tuttle

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Katie Tuttle is an editor and writer specializing in food, nutrition, and product testing. Her work has appeared in EatingWell, Food & Wine, The Spruce Eats, and Real Simple. She has written about meal kits, kitchen tools, fitness, and wellness, and has tested and reviewed a wide range of products, with a particular focus on meal delivery services and their impact on nutrition and convenience.

Beyond food, Katie has covered fitness and wellness topics, drawing from her own experience as a powerlifter and an occasional runner. She’s always interested in how products and services can make healthy living more accessible and practical.

When she’s not researching or writing, Katie is usually surrounded by houseplants or spending time with a foster dog. She firmly believes there’s no such thing as too many books or too much coffee.

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