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

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

I tried the Egyptian Sleep Method during a heat wave and regretted it — here's why
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Egyptian Sleep Method promises cooler sleep during a heatwave — so I put it to the test

This is the best sleeping position to cool down quickly during a heatwave, says expert
By Lauren Jeffries published
We asked an expert what the best position to sleep in is during a heatwave to stay cool at night

'It works every time' — my go-to sleep hack for summer nights, backed by science
By Lauren Jeffries published
This go-to hack helps me fall asleep fast even during summer heatwaves — an expert explains why

Sleeping at Glastonbury Festival in a heatwave was brutal — here's what actually worked
By Lauren Jeffries published
How I slept well for six nights at Glastonbury Festival — even during a heatwave. Here's how I did it...

I write about sleep for a living and won't let my phone near my bedroom at night — here's why
By Lauren Jeffries published
Social media and news apps are ruining my sleep. I asked the doctors to explain why, plus how to get better sleep.

Forget your old nighttime routine — I'm asleep in 7 minutes flat, here's my proven method
By Lauren Jeffries published
These 5 things help me fall asleep in just seven minutes every night

This simple bedding switch is my secret to staying cool at night and getting better sleep this summer
By Lauren Jeffries published
My wool mattress and wool duvet have transformed my sleep this summer—here's how

Drinking coffee keeps our brains alert even when we sleep, new study finds — what that means for your rest
By Lauren Jeffries published
New research shows our brains are alert, active and more awake when we sleep after consuming caffeine.

Is 'cricket feet' the easiest way to fall asleep fast tonight? An expert weighs in
By Lauren Jeffries published
We asked a doctor whether 'cricket feet' is a sleep hack worth trying to fall asleep fast

I ditched my memory foam mattress for latex and I’ve never slept better — here’s why
By Lauren Jeffries published
After switching to a latex mattress I fall asleep fast, sleep through the night and feel consistently comfortable

Is CBT the best way to treat insomnia? We asked an expert on sleep disturbances
By Lauren Jeffries published
"CBT-I is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia" – an expert on sleep disturbances shares his go-to method for helping people to sleep better again

7 ways to stay awake after a sleepless night — from hydration to mindfulness
By Lauren Jeffries published
Two experts share seven ways to stay awake after a sleepless night — plus whether you should nap or not
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