Latest articles by Frances Daniels
A board-certified sleep doctor gave me a 1-week schedule to go from 6 to 7 hours sleep a night — here’s what happened to my Oura ring ‘sleep debt’
I owed 8 hours and 50 minutes in 'sleep debt', so I asked Dr. Shelby Harris to create a 7-night schedule to help me pay it back. Here's what happened...
I tried 3 free sleep trackers for iPhones and compared them to my gold standard sleep tracker — one seriously impressed me
I pitted 3 sleep trackers against my $499 Oura Ring 5 and compared the data. But which one impressed me the most: Sleepwave, Sleep Cycle, or SleepScore?
I tested 5 viral pillow cleaning hacks to see if they work — here’s what happened when I pitted them against 3 gold standard techniques used by specialists and hotels
TikTok is full of so-called hacks for cleaning pillows, but how do they compare to the methods that experts and hotels use? This is what I found out...
This is how often (and the exact temp) you need to wash your bed sheets and pillowcases this summer, according to an infection prevention expert
Hot weather leaving your bed sheets and pillows damp most nights? According to a hygiene expert, here's how often you should them in summer to prevent a grim mix of sweat, oil, and allergen build-up.
Beyond the sleep score: What is a circadian score and which wearables offer it?
Wearables are pushing sleep scores aside for circadian scores, but can monitoring your body clock help you fall asleep faster, deeper and for longer?
Is magnesium or melatonin better for reducing 3 a.m. wake-ups and sleeping through the night? Experts wade in
I asked a registered dietician and a sleep doctor if I should swap my magnesium gummies for melatonin to avoid 3 a.m. wake ups. Here's their verdicts...
Skip the spaghetti! 3 foods that cause night sweats in summer — and 2 that fix it
Registered dietician Helen Tieu reveals the cooling foods that will keep night sweats at bay, plus the meals that'll make you feel like you're sleeping in a sauna.
A sleep doctor rates the ‘fall asleep fast’ advice I got from 3 big AI tools — here’s how each one scored
I asked board-certified sleep specialist Dr. Jade Wu to take a look at the 'fall asleep fast' advice I got from 3 popular AI chatbots — here's what they got wrong
4 sleep experts share how they fall asleep fast and skip waking up at 3 a.m. in hot weather — 4 steps to take tonight
Scorching night ahead? Sleep specialists share the 5 simple things they do to fall asleep fast and skip 3 a.m. wake-ups during a heatwave — and the 3 habits sabotaging your rest.
'Re-watch your favorite TV show' to fall asleep fast — plus 3 other surprising tips from a sleep researcher
Tired of meditation and chamomile tea? An insomnia researcher shares the unexpected evening habits that actually help you drift off faster.
Trouble falling asleep? Brushing your teeth right before bed could be to blame, expert says
It's likely the last step in your nighttime routine, but it could also be why you take longer than 20 minutes to fall asleep at night
4 things an insomnia expert does before bed to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night
I asked neuroscientist Dr Lindsay Browning for her nighttime routine — here are the 4 things she does every evening to fall asleep fast and avoid 3 a.m wake ups
5 habits that can interfere with your Apple Watch's sleep tracking accuracy — here's how to avoid my mistakes
I love my Apple Watch for its intuitive design and thorough sleep tracking, but these little-known mistakes were affecting its accuracy — here's how to avoid them
I get 6 hours of sleep a night, but is that enough? I asked a board-certified doctor — here’s what he said
What my Apple Watch tracking data reveals about my 6 hours sleep a night, and the benefits of 7+ hours sleep, according to a doctor.
The 15-minute sunlight rule ended my morning energy slump and brain fog — and it can increase energy levels by 20%, doctors say
I spoke to 4 doctors, including clinical psychologists and a double-board certified psychiatrist, to learn why my 15-minute morning habit reduces my daytime fatigue.
Is glycine or magnesium better for deep sleep? 2 board-certified doctors respond
I've been swept up in the hype around glycine gummies and magnesium strips, but are they actually boosting my deep sleep? Here's what board-certified doctors told me...
These 5 Apple Watch sleep settings are vital for 'lab accuracy,' doctors say
I asked two board-certified sleep doctors the 5 most important hidden settings on my new Apple Watch to improve my sleep.
3 key Apple Watch settings I’m using to get more sleep and hit the longevity boosting 7:1 Sleep Rule
I'm bagging a '92' Apple watch score for just 6 hours of slumber, but a 7-hour sleep goal is key for boosting longevity. Here's how I’m using the watch to sleep longer and consistently
Share a bed with your cat or dog? Experts share the 3 things you need in your emergency cleaning kit to get pet pee out of a mattress
Experts reveal the three mattress cleaning essentials you need close by in case your pet has an accident
Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night
Why Nordic habits can add an extra 55 minutes of sleep, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and help you wake up with energy
This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor
A chiropractor explains how adding the beginner friendly cat-cow stretch to your nighttime and morning routine can reduce back pain and improve sleep
Thinking of buying your next mattress online? 4 reasons why you should — and the 2 teeny drawbacks to consider
35% of all mattresses sold last year were bought online versus 23% the year before, so you won't be alone in your online bed browsing
Always tired? Experts share 5 signs that your mattress is to blame and how to fix it
The wrong mattress might be why you're exhausted every morning — experts share the most common signs you need a new bed.
