Lauren is an experienced writer and editor in the health and lifestyle industry and has led many campaigns and projects that deliver news, advice, and research on all things sleep. As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, Lauren writes, commissions and edits sleep and mattress content, from in-depth how-tos in sleep and mattress health to interviews with doctors and neuroscientists on the latest news in sleep. Lauren regularly tests new sleep tech and accessories to evaluate their effectiveness for getting good quality sleep and easing specific sleep struggles like nighttime anxiety. Alongside this, Lauren reports on the best mattress brands out there, like Helix, Saatva, and DreamCloud, helping readers find the right mattress for them and the best deals on them.
Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries

Is it true that men fall asleep faster than women? Two doctors settle the debate
By Lauren Jeffries published
Two doctors answer the question: Is it true that men fall asleep faster than women? Plus expert tips to fall asleep quickly

Doctors warn this ‘healthy’ sleep position can actually cause arm-tingling nerve damage — here’s how to prevent it
By Lauren Jeffries published
Doctors are warning side sleepers that 'T-rex' arms can cause nerve damage — here are 3 ways to sleep on your side safely

Expert warns of increased snoring risk this winter, so here are 8 products from $15 to help
By Lauren Jeffries published
The cold weather and seasonal viruses means snoring gets worse in winter, but these eight products will help you stop — from $15

Doctor warns 1/3 of Americans don’t get enough of this vitamin — and it's probably why you can't sleep
By Lauren Jeffries published
Over a third of Americans don't get enough of a key vitamin, especially in the winter — and it's key to getting good sleep.

Forget dark showering — this relaxing alternative helps me fall asleep fast
By Lauren Jeffries published
Dark showering is the latest trend for better sleep — but my easy, relaxing alternative works just as well.

Forget the potato bed trend — these 3 tips are proven to help you fall asleep fast, say experts
By Lauren Jeffries published
The potato bed trend has taken TikTok by storm. But sleep experts say ignore it — these are the things that'll actually help you fall asleep fast.

If you share your bed, this is the one type of mattress that will actually help you sleep through the night
By Lauren Jeffries published
Here's why a memory foam mattress could be the key to better sleep next to your partner — plus my top tips for couples choosing a new bed.

Fall Back into Great Sleep — our week-long look at how to sleep better this fall and winter
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Beat seasonal fatigue with Tom's Guide's week-long campaign to Fall Back into Great Sleep — from expert interviews to in-depth how-tos.

'Shift work aged me faster than stress could alone' — the real impact fragmented sleep has on our health
By Lauren Jeffries published
Doctors, experts and lawyers reveal the true impact shift work sleep disorder has on our day to day lives.

‘I don’t even feel my husband get into bed’ — here's what makes a mattress couple-friendly this cuffing season
By Lauren Jeffries published
I test mattresses for a living — here's what makes a mattress perfect for couples over cuffing season.

I swapped my tight top mattress for a Euro top — why I think most side sleepers should do the same
By Lauren Jeffries published
I ditched my tight top mattress for a Euro top and now I'm sleeping through the night — here's why

My nighttime routine was ruining my sleep — here's how I fixed it
By Lauren Jeffries published
I didn't realize I was ruining my sleep with these three common nighttime routine mistakes — here's how I fixed them

I've finally figured out how to sleep through the night thanks to these 5 things
By Lauren Jeffries published
After changing these five things in my life, I'm able to fall asleep fast and stay down for the night

This common belief about sleep is a myth, says doctor — and I'm pleased
By Lauren Jeffries published
Is sleep before 12am really worth more than after? We ask doctors to find out — plus three tips to supercharge your sleep schedule.

Clean your mattress now, experts warn after new research reveals average couple's bed holds a bathtub full of sweat
By Lauren Jeffries published
A summer full of heatwaves means the average couple has produced over 100 liters of sweat at night — here's how to get your mattress clean again

Don't let SAD spoil your sleep this season change — how I'm combatting the symptoms
By Lauren Jeffries published
The symptoms of SAD are likely to impact your sleep this fall, experts say — here's how I'm combatting it

The lower your income the worse your sleep quality is, new report says — here's why
By Lauren Jeffries published
Money worries? You're more likely to experience poorer sleep, more nightmares and more nighttime disturbances, new report says — here's why.

I tried ASMR to fall asleep quickly but experienced misophonia — this is what I'll be doing instead
By Lauren Jeffries published
I asked ASMR expert, Craig Richards, how this method helps people fall asleep fast and why it didn't work for me

I tested over 9 methods to fall asleep quickly at night — these are the 3 that work every time for me
By Lauren Jeffries published
As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom's Guide I've tried plenty of fall-asleep-fast hacks — these are the three that actually worked

Doctor shares 3 common sleep mistakes that harm your health — plus how to fix them tonight
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Sleep and longevity expert, Dr Kovacs, shares the three most common sleep habits that could be making us sick — plus top tips on how to get better sleep

Ignore this TikTok trend doing the rounds again — these 3 hacks will actually help you fall asleep quickly
By Lauren Jeffries published
Drinking lettuce water won't help you fall asleep quickly — but these 3 science-based hacks will.

Full vs queen size mattress? My husband and I upgraded and it transformed our sleep (and relationship)
By Lauren Jeffries published
Choosing between a full vs queen size mattress? My husband and I upgraded to a queen and have never slept better

I've slept on memory foam and latex luxury mattresses — here's which one should you buy
By Lauren Jeffries published
Choosing between a luxury latex mattress and a luxury memory foam mattress is difficult — I've tried both, here's how they compare
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