Latest articles by Becky George
What is the best filling for pillows if you sleep hot and sweat in bed?
If you're prone to sleeping hot, a pillow with a cooling fill can prevent overheating and night-sweats — here's how to choose the right one.
How to make your pillows last longer — 7 tips that actually work
If you’ve been looking for ways to make your pillow last longer, these are some fool-proof tips to try now.
This 30-second test will tell you if your pillow needs replacing asap
This easy 30-second test will show you if you need to replace your pillows.
Sedentary jobs increase your risk of insomnia with symptoms lasting up to 10 years, new study says
According to a new study, jobs that require sitting or standing still for long periods of time have been linked to insomnia. We explore why, plus how to offset the risk to our sleep.
FDA approves first ever medication for obstructive sleep apnea — here's what that means
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever prescribed medicine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Read on to find out more information.
How to exercise for better sleep, according to doctors
We've asked the experts how to exercise for better sleep so you can get fit in the New Year without sacrificing your sleep.
'I keep my phone at least 5 feet away from me' — 7 celebrities on their calming bedtime routines
We’ve rounded up a list of bedtime rituals from 7 celebrities who swear by their nighttime routine to get better sleep.
I’ve been using this orthopedic knee pillow — here's why you should get one
The Coop Adjustable Knee Pillow is designed to alleviate back pain for side sleepers – I put it to the test.
6 holiday foods to eat for quality sleep — and 3 you should avoid
Our festive diet can disrupt our sleep. However, these 6 Christmas foods can promote good quality sleep, so you can rest over the holidays.
How many pillows should you sleep with when you have back or neck pain?
We ask a chiropractor how many pillows you should sleep with if you have back pain, neck pain or feel unwell, plus the perfect pillow type for every sleep position.
I'm a sleep writer — these are the 3 bedtime drinks that help me fall asleep faster
Looking to fall asleep faster and stay asleep throughout the night? Here's the top 3 bedtime drinks that help me sleep better.
Quality sleep could be the key to learning a new language, says study
Researchers at the University of South Australia have found quality sleep can enhance your language learning by improving long-term memory retention.
Broken sleep linked to liver disease, says new study
Researchers at the University of Basel’s Centre for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, have linked fatty liver disease to sleep disruption. We explore the findings.
5 signs your mattress is causing your allergies — and how to fix it
Is your mattress triggering your allergies? Here are the five tell-tale signs that it is — and how you can fix it
I’m a side sleeper who switched to back-sleeping for a week — here's why I don’t recommend it
Sleeping on your back is said to be the best sleeping position. However, here’s my verdict after testing it out for seven days.
Orthosomnia is on the rise — but what is it? We ask the experts
With the increasing popularity of sleep trackers, cases of orthosomnia are rising. But what does that mean? And do you have it? We ask the experts
The Saatva Black Friday Sale is here! The mattress and bedding I'd buy to recreate hotel luxury at home
The Saatva Classic has dropped to just $995 today. Here's what else I'm buying to recreate a luxury hotel room at home this Black Friday.
New study finds weighted blankets can improve sleep in adults with insomnia — here’s how
A new study has proven how effective weighted blankets can be for those experiencing insomnia. We look deeper and share tips on how to sleep with insomnia.
Going to bed earlier can make dark winter wakeups easier — here's how
Knowing how to go to sleep earlier can make darker mornings easier — here are the 5 best tips
Why do I keep waking up in the middle of the night? An insomnia expert answers
I used to sleep through the night, but recently I've been waking up hourly from 3am. I asked a leading sleep expert to help me figure out what's happening and how to make it stop.
Can a mattress cause neck pain? Yes, here's how to fix that
Your mattress may be causing your neck pain — here's how to tell and how to fix the problem.
Can insomnia cause depression? We ask a clinical psychologist
For World Mental Health Day we talk to a clinical psychologist about whether insomnia causes depression, and how to sleep better with both.
How to get blood stains out of bed sheets — 3 tried and tested methods
Getting blood stains out of bed sheets can feel impossible. These top tips and 3 simple methods should make it easy.
