Ruth is currently Homes Editor on Tom's Guide's sister site TechRadar, where she reviews and writes about everything from air fryers to vacuum cleaners to coffee machines, as well as the latest smart home gadgets. Prior to making the shift to Homes, Ruth was Tom's Guide's Sleep Editor. A certified Sleep Science Coach, she has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest.
Latest articles by Ruth Hamilton

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Should you buy a mattress in a box or a traditional mattress? We've tested them both, here's how they compare in price, delivery and comfort.

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Shifting your sleep schedule by just 90 minutes linked to more 'unhealthy' gut microbes.

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Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? This is a super-simple way to cool down fast.

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Bed-in-a-box mattresses are everywhere, but are you making a quality compromise compared to traditional mattresses?

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Sleeping on a plane can be a challenge, but this is where to sit to give yourself the best shot.

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Shifting sleep position could help cool you down on muggy nights – here's how.

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Lying in bed all day might feel tempting, but it'll ruin your sleep.

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We spoke to a mattress manufacturer to find out how important foam density is to mattress comfort and longevity.

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What is memory foam actually made from? Should it be springy or sinky? What does open cell mean? We asked an expert.

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Temperatures are rising, but are you going the right way about keeping cool?

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Pillow-tops aren't what they seem, but here's why I'm not too mad about it

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Our sleep changes throughout our lives. We asked an expert for their advice for great sleep in your teenage years, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.

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We consulted an expert for their advice on working with your natural sleep window to create a more effective sleep routine.

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Welcome to Tom's Guide's Sleep Week 2023! This is your first stop for expert tips and advice to help you banish sleepless nights for good.

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Too little sleep could be damaging your mental health, finds Sleep in America 2023 poll.

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It's easy to let your sleep routine slide – here's how to get it back on track.

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For its tween and teen audience, the gamification of sleep is likely to be the opposite of relaxing.

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Adding an eye mask to your sleep setup makes you learn more effectively and boosts reaction times, according to new research.

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Most sleep experts suggest putting away your devices in the hours before bed. We explore if, and how, screens impact on our sleep.

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We take a closer look, to see if there's any truth behind this much-parroted sleep statistic.

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We spoke to a sleep expert to find out how sleep (or lack of) affects how we regulate our moods... and if there's anything we can do about it.

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Sleep expert shares their advice for starting your winter morning alert and ready to go.
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