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

Your mattress and pillow needs change as you age — experts share what to look for in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond
By Lauren Jeffries published
After speaking with two chiropractors, here's what you need to know about the kind of mattress and pillow you need in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond to keep your body supported.

I feel great on 7 hours of sleep but like a zombie after 8 — two doctors explain why, and how much sleep is enough
By Lauren Jeffries published
I spoke to doctors and sleep experts to find out whether seven hours of sleep is enough, and whether it's actually better than oversleeping.

Waking up at 3 a.m.? Insomnia experts share 7 common sleep mistakes that ruin your rest — and how to fix them
By Lauren Jeffries published
I speak to two doctors to find out the biggest sleep hygiene mistakes we're making and how they're causing 3.a.m. wakeups and insomnia

'Your body is busy processing food': Why your frequent night wakings could be caused by the time you eat dinner
By Lauren Jeffries published
Presented by Helix Sleep
I talk to a nutritionist and a dietician to find out how our dinner times can lead to 3am wakeups — plus tips on how to optimize your evening meal for better sleep

'This 60-minute sleep rule ended my nighttime anxiety' — a doctor explains how it can help you fall asleep in under 5 minutes
By Lauren Jeffries published
After my anxiety-induced sleepless nights, I tried the 7:1 rule. Now I'm falling asleep fast and waking naturally at 6.30am. Here's how it worked for me.

4 top doctors all gave me the exact same sleep hygiene tip to fall asleep fast, sleep through the night and wake with tons of energy — I tried it and here's what happened
By Lauren Jeffries published
Every doctor I've spoken to has told me the same sleep tip for winter — I put it to the test and it transformed my rest

The 4 7 8 method never helps my nighttime anxiety, 3 experts explain why and the breathing exercise to try instead to fall asleep fast
By Lauren Jeffries published
Breathwork specialists explain why the 4 7 8 method makes my anxiety worse at night and what to try instead

Work from home? This is the reason you can't sleep, says doctor
By Lauren Jeffries published
If you work from home, you might be struggling to sleep this winter — a doctor explains why.

The 4 7 8 breathing method doesn’t work for me when I’m anxious — but this psychological hack always helps me fall asleep in minutes
By Lauren Jeffries published
Breathing exercises for sleep don't work when I'm anxious — here's what actually helps me fall asleep in minutes

'You can’t just easily stop in the middle of a roller coaster – and the same goes for your sleep': A doctor explains why I'm still exhausted after 8 hours of sleep and the simple way to fix it
By Lauren Jeffries published
I sleep eight hours a night but I'm still exhausted; what's going on? Sleep specialist Dr. Lindsey Browning explains my fatigue and the quick fix to beat it.

Dry January will help you sleep better and deeper, plus my tips for success
By Lauren Jeffries published
I ask a doctor why you should try Dry January if you want to get better, deeper sleep this year

Forget mouth taping — these 3 things will actually help you stop snoring in 2026
By Lauren Jeffries published
Mouth taping won't stop you snoring — but these three things can help.

Sick of your partner stealing the duvet? This viral sleep hack will you both fall asleep fast and sleep through the night again
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Scandinavian Sleep Method is a game-changer for my husband and I in the winter — now we fall asleep fast and sleep through the night

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.
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