Frances Daniels is a PPA-accredited journalist and Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. Her role includes covering mattress and sleep news and writing sleep product reviews and buyer's guides, including our Best Hybrid Mattress 2025 guide. She is interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.
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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.

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Tired of meditation and chamomile tea? An insomnia researcher shares the unexpected evening habits that actually help you drift off faster.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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I spoke to the experts to learn why my 15-minute morning habit reduces my daytime fatigue.

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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...

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I asked two board-certified sleep doctors the 5 most important hidden settings on my new Apple Watch to improve my sleep.

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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

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Experts reveal the three mattress cleaning essentials you need close by in case your pet has an accident

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Why Nordic habits can add an extra 55 minutes of sleep, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and help you wake up with energy

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A chiropractor explains how adding the beginner friendly cat-cow stretch to your nighttime and morning routine can reduce back pain and improve sleep

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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

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The wrong mattress might be why you're exhausted every morning — experts share the most common signs you need a new bed.

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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?

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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

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Doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays

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Some of the most successful people in the world, from CEOs to world leaders, share these five sleep habits

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Thinking of wearing your brand new Christmas pajamas without washing them first? Skin experts are urging you to think again for this health reason

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Noisy relatives? Here's what can help you sleep cozy and uninterrupted this Christmas — including a cheaper-than-Black-Friday white noise machine

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Hot chocolate is the quintessential cozy beverage, but a dietician tells us it's not so good for our sleep...

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This popular nutritious ingredient is surprisingly disruptive to your sleep, according to experts. Here's why and what to eat instead...
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