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.
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Doctors, experts and lawyers reveal the true impact shift work sleep disorder has on our day to day lives.

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I test mattresses for a living — here's what makes a mattress perfect for couples over cuffing season.

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I ditched my tight top mattress for a Euro top and now I'm sleeping through the night — here's why

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I didn't realize I was ruining my sleep with these three common nighttime routine mistakes — here's how I fixed them

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After changing these five things in my life, I'm able to fall asleep fast and stay down for the night

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Is sleep before 12am really worth more than after? We ask doctors to find out — plus three tips to supercharge your sleep schedule.

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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

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The symptoms of SAD are likely to impact your sleep this fall, experts say — here's how I'm combatting it

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Money worries? You're more likely to experience poorer sleep, more nightmares and more nighttime disturbances, new report says — here's why.

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I asked ASMR expert, Craig Richards, how this method helps people fall asleep fast and why it didn't work for me

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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

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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

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Drinking lettuce water won't help you fall asleep quickly — but these 3 science-based hacks will.

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Choosing between a full vs queen size mattress? My husband and I upgraded to a queen and have never slept better

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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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The Egyptian Sleep Method promises cooler sleep during a heatwave — so I put it to the test

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We asked an expert what the best position to sleep in is during a heatwave to stay cool at night

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This go-to hack helps me fall asleep fast even during summer heatwaves — an expert explains why

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How I slept well for six nights at Glastonbury Festival — even during a heatwave. Here's how I did it...

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Social media and news apps are ruining my sleep. I asked the doctors to explain why, plus how to get better sleep.

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These 5 things help me fall asleep in just seven minutes every night

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My wool mattress and wool duvet have transformed my sleep this summer—here's how

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New research shows our brains are alert, active and more awake when we sleep after consuming caffeine.
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