Mattress experts explain why traditional box springs have fallen out of use and what stable support modern beds require.

A good box spring should do a few things: provide support for your mattress, improve airflow, and raise your bed to a more ...

Box springs might seem like a thing of the past, especially now that foam, latex and hybrid mattresses are so common. But the best box springs can still be useful if you’re looking for extra support, ...

There was once a time when purchasing a new mattress without a matching box spring was almost unimaginable. When inner coil mattresses dominated the market, a box spring was considered an essential ...

When it comes to buying a new mattress, many people spend weeks agonising over brands, pocket springs versus memory foam, and technical specs. But then, when they've finally made their choice, they ...

I help test and write about mattresses, tech and gear. Platform beds are a sleek-looking yet supportive alternative to traditional foundations (like box springs), but not all mattresses pair well with ...

Emily and I have worn out the mattress, if you know what I mean...That is to say, that this mattress is old, and sagging, no longer providing optimal support, and so we've started to think about ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.