
Eve Davies
Eve is a PPA-accredited journalist with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. She is a Sleep Staff Writer at Tom’s Guide and has four years’ experience writing health features and news. She is particularly interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health. At Tom’s Guide Eve is responsible for coverage and reviews of sleep tech and is our smart and cooling mattress specialist, focussing on brands such as Eight Sleep and Sleep Number. She also covers general mattress reviews, seeks out the best deals to produce tried-and-tested buyer's guides for sleep accessories and enjoys writing in-depth features about sleep health. She has been involved in rigorous testing procedures for mattress reviews in our Sleep Studio and has interviewed experts including sleep doctors and psychologists. When not covering sleep at Tom's Guide, Eve enjoys writing about health and fitness, food and culture.
Latest articles by Eve Davies

How long should a nap be?
By Eve Davies published
20 or 90 minutes? Experts explain which is the right nap length for you.

Sleeping hot? Your memory foam mattress could be to blame — here's how to fix it
By Eve Davies published
Memory foam is dense and absorbent and can trap heat — learn what you can do to enjoy cooler nights

Trouble sleeping in summer? Control the temperature of your bed with this cooling mattress pad
By Eve Davies published
Find out more about the Chilipad Dock Pro, an active cooling solution designed to help hot sleepers rest well

Better sleep starting tonight — 7 stretches to help you fall asleep faster
By Eve Davies published
We asked an expert for the 7 best stretches for sleep to help you fall asleep fast

Are there any benefits to using a sunrise alarm clock in summer?
By Eve Davies published
Brighter mornings all year round — 5 reasons why you should still use your sunrise alarm clock in summer

What is blue light? Experts share real effect on sleep plus top tips to reduce its impact
By Eve Davies published
We asked the experts what blue light is and if it really ruins our sleep

Biohacker Dave Asprey partners with Essentia and Oura to launch a mattress system to help you live longer
By Eve Davies published
Biohacker is on a mission to live for 180 years — and he’s teamed up with Essentia and Oura to create a new mattress system that could help him.

Everyone's talking about vagus nerve stimulation — but can it really help you sleep? I tried Pulsetto to find out
By Eve Davies published
Everyone’s talking about vagus nerve stimulation — is this $478 device the answer to your restless nights? I put it to the test

Hot vs cold showers before bed: Which is best for a good night's sleep?
By Eve Davies published
We investigate what temperature your pre-bed shower should be in order to get the best night's sleep.

New research shows 55% of sleep ends with the snooze button — here's how that impacts your brain and body
By Eve Davies published
A new study has revealed how often the snooze button is deployed, and how long for. So we've spoken to an expert to see how pressing snooze can affect you.

This luxury cooling mattress from Brooklyn Bedding helped me sleep cool during a heatwave — and it's back down to its lowest price in the Memorial Day sales
By Eve Davies published
The new Brooklyn Bedding Copperflex Pro Hybrid impressed our mattress testers and has a 30% discount for Memorial Day.

Summer’s coming — should you buy a cooling mattress in the Memorial Day sales?
By Eve Davies published
Memorial Day is the perfect time for hot sleepers to invest in a cooling bed — here's why, plus top deals to shop today

Some countries need over 90 minutes more sleep than others, says new study
By Eve Davies published
Move over eight hours. New study reveals How much sleep you need actually depends on where you live — here's why

'Better mental clarity and energy' — do coffee naps combat the afternoon slump? We took a 'nappucino' to find out
By Eve Davies, Becky George published
Two Tom's Guide sleep writers tried the viral ‘coffee nap’ trend — here's how it impacted their sleep

These 5 airport essentials are the secret to sleeping through long flights — and they start at $14
By Eve Davies published
Snooze through long journeys sleep gadgets from SOMO, Tempur-Pedic and Amazon

How hydration can cause sleep problems
By Eve Davies published
You can avoid snoring, headaches and cramps and bag yourself a good night's sleep with proper hydration, say experts

What is Tencel fabric and how does it keep you cool?
By Eve Davies published
Hot sleeper and eco-conscious shopper? Here's why Tencel's the mattress material for you

Vivid dreams during menopause: Hormone health expert explains what’s going on
By Eve Davies published
I asked a hormone health expert why my mum’s having vivid dreams during menopause – here’s what they said

World Sleep Society officially backs sleep trackers — but it comes with a warning
By Eve Davies published
The World Sleep Society has shared advice on getting the most of your sleep tracker and how well you can trust it.

'Why do I wake with neck pain every morning?' I asked a chiropractor to help with my sleep woes
By Eve Davies published
Your mattress, pillow and sleep position could all be to blame for neck pain, says chiropractor —here's how to fix it

I'm running my first marathon on Sunday — here's the best sleep advice a doctor gave me during training
By Eve Davies published
Good sleep is crucial to becoming a better runner, physically and mentally

Earlier bedtimes and sleeping longer linked to improved brain function, study shows
By Eve Davies published
Adolescents who sleep longer and better than their peers perform better in cognitive tests, study shows

Is napping good for you? Plus experts reveal how to nap in the day and still sleep well at night
By Eve Davies published
Is napping good for you? We put it to the experts, who share who should (and who shouldn't) indulge in a daytime sleep.
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