Latest articles by Frances Daniels
I sleep less than 7 hours a night and didn't think it was an issue until a recent study said otherwise — an expert explains more
I function well on around six hours a night, but now I'm wondering if I should try to sleep more and, if so, how?
I asked ChatGPT and a board-certified sleep doctor what the 'perfect' nighttime routine looks like — here's the clear winner and why
I asked a (human) sleep doctor and AI to create me an ideal nighttime routine — this is the one who actually gave me good advice
'Your body has a physical ‘memory’' — doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays
Doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays
"Don't lose three hours by endlessly scrolling through social media," 5 key sleep hygiene habits of highly successful people and how they help you sleep for longer after just one night
Some of the most successful people in the world, from CEOs to world leaders, share these five sleep habits
Best Weighted Blankets 2026
Rest easy in 2026 with our best 6 weighted blankets tried, tested and approved by experts.
Dermatologists reveal the gross reason why you should wash your new Christmas pajamas before wearing them — especially if you have this condition
Thinking of wearing your brand new Christmas pajamas without washing them first? Skin experts are urging you to think again for this health reason
Sleep Survival Kit: 12 products to help you sleep well in the busiest of houses this holiday season
Noisy relatives? Here's what can help you sleep cozy and uninterrupted this Christmas — including a cheaper-than-Black-Friday white noise machine
No, hot chocolate isn't good for sleep — health expert explains why you should swap it for this 'golden' drink instead
Hot chocolate is the quintessential cozy beverage, but a dietician tells us it's not so good for our sleep...
Doctor warns this common food is wrecking our sleep — and we eat over 30lbs of it a year
This popular nutritious ingredient is surprisingly disruptive to your sleep, according to experts. Here's why and what to eat instead...
I'm a mattress topper expert — my top 5 tips for getting a good deal this Black Friday
Looking for a mattress topper this Black Friday? Here's a quick guide to finding a good deal in the sales
Beginner’s guide to Black Friday mattress deals — 5 key things to remember before you shop
The Black Friday mattress deals have landed — but before you shop, follow our guide to the 5 things you should know
An expensive mattress isn't always best — meet the cheap memory foam bed that outperformed many luxury rivals in our testing
We've tested and re-tested the Siena Signature Mattress, and this budget memory foam impressed in these three benefits...
Saatva’s best-selling mattress topper isn’t in the Black Friday sale — so I’d buy this cheaper alternative instead
There’s no Black Friday deal on the popular Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper, so save up to $70 with this cheaper option from the brand instead
What is gel-foam in mattresses?
Gel-foam mattresses are different to pure memory foam mattresses — here’s what you should know and whether you should buy one.
What is motion isolation in a mattress?
Good motion isolation is found in a lot of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but what is it and why do couples need it?
What is edge support in a mattress?
Good edge support is found in beds with high-quality designs, but what is it and why is it important when buying a mattress?
5 expert tips to make it through the day when you’re sleep deprived
I followed the advice of a psychologist after only getting three hours of sleep — and I felt much better.
3 ways to stop perimenopause ruining your sleep tonight, according to a menopause expert
Dr Amy Divaraniya shares how you can reduce your perimenopausal symptoms for better sleep tonight
This vinegar mattress cleaning hack will banish spiders from your bed this fall — here's how
A cleaning expert reveals why you should be dabbing vinegar on your mattress — it's a must this spider season.
Smoking could be the reason why you can't fall asleep fast — health experts explain why
20% of adults are tobacco users, but it makes it harder to fall asleep and can cause sleep apnea
Intermittent fasting transformed my sleep — here's why it works, according to experts
I asked an expert why eating dinner before 5pm for a month improved my sleep — here’s what she said
Studies warn that 50% of adults are disrupting their sleep if they take this common supplement in the evening
Half of US adults take this health-boosting supplement, but taking it in the evening may not be the best decision for your sleep.
Avoid this mattress type if you want to get rid of bed bugs — and what to choose instead
While no mattress is immune to a bed bug infestation, this type is the most suspectable. Here's how to protect it.
