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Romain R., known as 'The Nut,' is MattressNut's founder and research lead, with over 10 years in the bedding industry. He specializes in mattress materials, coil and foam construction, and long-term durability, and runs MattressNut's hands-on Sleep Lab testing. Romain fact-checks every review against manufacturer specifications and real-world testing before it publishes.
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How to Fall Asleep Without Your Phone: 10 Alternatives

The average adult spends 45 minutes on their phone before bed. Research shows phone use delays sleep onset by an average of 16 minutes through blue light and psychological engagement. The harder problem: most people don't know what to do instead.

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Does Sleeping Position Really Matter? What Research Shows

For most healthy adults, sleeping position matters less than sleep duration and mattress quality. For people with snoring, acid reflux, shoulder pain, hip pain, or pregnancy, position has measurable effects on both symptom severity and sleep quality.

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Is It Bad to Sleep With the TV On? What Research Shows

Sleeping with the TV on exposes you to intermittent light and sound that can fragment your sleep architecture without fully waking you. Research links regular light exposure during sleep to increased weight gain and metabolic disruption.

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