Today: Heavy is the head that lies on the pillow. Plus …
Neck pain? Your pillow is probably too soft. |
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The pillows that feel plush and squishy in your arms are, unfortunately, probably not supportive enough for the 10-pound bowling ball on top of your neck.
The best pillows are firm enough to help you maintain neutral spinal alignment while lying down. Our resident sleep expert — who has tested more than 50 pillows on her own bed — has some advice to help you avoid achy mornings and find the perfect, most supportive place to rest your head at night.
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Whether you sleep on your stomach, side, or back (or all three), the best pillows will keep you comfortable and cool. Our favorites include a crowd-pleasing foam option that’s dense yet breathable and a cloud-like pillow that doesn’t sacrifice support.
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Your daily deal: An airy, cooling sweatshirt |
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“Bury me in this Spanx sweatsuit,” says writer Ingela Ratledge Amundson. It’s as buttery-soft as a well-loved T-shirt, and the silky fabric feels cool and weightless against the skin. Sure, it’s a sweatshirt, but the silhouette is dignified enough to wear out of the house.
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One last thing: The best travel pillows |
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We won’t pretend that travel pillows are the cutest, but they can protect your precious head from bumping against the bulkhead or, worse, the drinks cart. And the very best ones can make sleeping upright for hours on end a little bit more comfortable. All of our favorites are cozy and supportive, but, if you want to give “do not disturb” energy while in the air, we found a pillow with a built-in hood and mask.
Plus, our favorites for side-leaners, forward-nodders, and beyond→
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