Becky George

Becky George

Sleep Writer

PPA accredited journalist Becky covers all things sleep-related, from mattress and pillow reviews to reporting on the latest sleep science. Becky loves exploring the intricacies of sleep and its effects on skincare, mental wellbeing, and work performance. When not writing about sleep, Becky can be seen reading in cozy bookshops or learning about global food culture.

Latest articles by Becky George

A woman sleeping on her side away from the camera under a knitted weighted blanket
New study finds weighted blankets can improve sleep in adults with insomnia — here’s how

By Becky George Published

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.

Pillows & Bedding
Woman sleeping in bed
Going to bed earlier can make dark winter wakeups easier — here's how

By Becky George Published

Knowing how to go to sleep earlier can make darker mornings easier — here are the 5 best tips

Sleep
A woman with dark hair piled on top of her head lies on her back with her hands on either side of her face because she's wide awake at 3am and can't get back to sleep
Why do I keep waking up in the middle of the night? An insomnia expert answers

By Becky George Published

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.

Sleep
Woman sitting on the edge of her old mattress holding her neck in pain
Can a mattress cause neck pain? Yes, here's how to fix that

By Becky George Published

Your mattress may be causing your neck pain — here's how to tell and how to fix the problem.

Mattresses
A couple in bed with the man fast asleep and the woman awake because she has insomnia
Can insomnia cause depression? We ask a clinical psychologist

By Becky George Published

For World Mental Health Day we talk to a clinical psychologist about whether insomnia causes depression, and how to sleep better with both.

Sleep Problems
Gloved hands washing a red stained cloth in a blue basin
How to get blood stains out of bed sheets — 3 tried and tested methods

By Becky George Published

Getting blood stains out of bed sheets can feel impossible. These top tips and 3 simple methods should make it easy.

Pillows & Bedding
Man lying on his bed on a new mattress with his hands behind his head smiling
How long does a mattress in a box take to expand?

By Becky George Published

While a mattress in a box is practical, you'll need to wait for it to expand before you can go to sleep — here’s all you need to know.

Mattresses
Woman sitting on the edge of her old mattress holding her neck in pain
5 things that happen to your mattress after 10 years

By Becky George Published

The average lifespan of a mattress is approximately 10 years, here's what you'll notice when it's time to buy a new one.

Mattress Care
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