for questions about claims based on memory foam and its effects.
Questions tagged [memory-foam]
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Do memory foam mattresses give off toxic fumes?
I recently purchased a memory foam (polyurethane) mattress and was looking online to see how long they take to "air out". They produce a strong odor for awhile after manufacture. However, instead of finding my answer I found seemingly endless…
John Rhoades
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Do memory foam mattresses help reduce back pain?
Memory foam and related products have claims like
TEMPUR Mattresses create a custom fit for your body, virtually eliminating painful pressure points and reducing your body’s need to toss and turn in search of a comfortable, pain-free sleeping…
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Are organic mattresses healthier than the alternatives?
Some stores sell "organic mattresses" or "non-chemical" mattresses (consisting of 'all-natural' latex, as if latex were not a chemical) for children.
Example
Example
Some of them make health claims, with an implication is that non-organic…
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Do memory foam mattresses cause inflammation?
According to a competitor,
[...] the visco memory foam mattress cuts off circulation and increases inflammation.
This is in keeping with my personal experience of inflammation.
Is that just an anecdote and one more dubious claim from a competitor…
Connie
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