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.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

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British researchers found that sleep-deprived participants found it harder to stop intrusive thoughts, linking poor sleep to memory control deficits

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Last January I vowed to get more sleep. It didn't go as planned — here's three reasons why my New Year's resolution failed and what I'll do different this year.

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Is watching TV in bed part of your wind-down routine? We talk to the experts to discover why it may not be the best for your sleep...

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Enjoy a warm cup of tea during the cold winter nights? Here are the ones to sip before bed to help you fall asleep, according to a wellness expert

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Cambridge University and UCL will collaborate with a tech company to explore how sleep tracking data can help detect Alzheimer's disease

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A sleep clinician and a doctor discuss the main symptoms of sleep apnea, what causes it, and what to do if you spot any of these signs...

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For the first time ever, communication during lucid dreaming is shown to be possible — here’s what that means for the future of our sleep.

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Is your mattress dipping on one side only? Here are the top five reasons why it could be happening, plus how to fix it

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Can’t sleep? Sleep experts reveal 7 tips to fall asleep faster, plus outline different types of insomnia.

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Chocolate may be delicious, but eating the sweet stuff before bed isn't always good for your sleep. A dietician reveals why...

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We explore the key differences between a down vs latex mattress topper, including price, design, and cooling properties

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Cooling mattress toppers and protectors can add a cool touch to your bed, but which is better at preventing night sweats and overheating?

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We explore the key differences between egg crate and memory foam mattress toppers, including price, comfort, support

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Dr Sarah Bishop explains why an afternoon nap can help you beat the heat, improve your mood and focus better

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I tried softening a firm mattress with microfiber bed topper and it was a let-down — I now know three key reasons why.

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We're here to explain why mattresses are so expensive, plus how much you should actually spend on one.

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A sleep expert shares his top three tips for sleeping cool this summer, plus his advice on how to sleep better any time of the year

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We explore the key differences between latex vs memory foam mattress toppers, including price, support, and temperature regulation

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I weigh up the pros and cons of egg crate mattress toppers to see if they're actually worth buying.

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Your brand new mattress too firm? Here's how long it takes to soften and how you can break it in quicker.

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Bunkie boards are a low-cost way to add support to your bed and prolong the life of your mattress, but are they necessary? Here's how to tell.

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Green tea is loaded with benefits, but drinking a cup before bed isn't good for everyone's sleep. Dietician Lena Bakovic tells us why...

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A topper can boost the comfort of your bed, but does that mean you can use it on your pillow top mattress?
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