Nicola Appleton
Nicola Appleton is Sleep Features Editor at Tom’s Guide, specialising in quality news content surrounding sleep and wellbeing. Nicola cut her teeth as a journalist in a busy newsroom in Bristol, UK, 15 years ago as part of a team at Britain's largest independent press agency. Since then, her job as a journalist has taken her to the States, to Sydney, and then back to Blighty, where she has written and edited features for a whole host of prominent British and international brands, including The Independent, The Sydney Morning Herald, HuffPost, Refinery29, Stylist and more. As well as tackling the vast topic of sleep, Nicola will be joining the raft of expert mattress reviewers at Tom's Guide, helping steer readers towards the very best mattresses on the market.
Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
7 ways you’re damaging your memory foam mattress — and what to do instead
By Rachael Phillips published
Getting it wet is just one way you could be ruining your memory foam mattress – here's why
Can you use a mattress topper as a mattress? Yes, but there are risks — here's why
By Nicola Appleton published
Thinking of skipping the mattress and just sleeping on a bed topper? Here's what you need to know before first...
Nutritionists reveal the 5 best (and worst) foods for sleep — it’s good news for carb lovers
By Nicola Appleton published
Stock up on sweet potatoes but cut out the citrus — these are the foods that are impacting the quality of your sleep.
How to dispose of a mattress with bed bugs – 3 vital steps
By Nicola Appleton published
Your options are limited, but here’s how to safely get rid of a bed-bug infested mattress.