Latest articles by Ruth Jones
I replaced my 3 a.m. wake-ups with mushroom adaptogens — did it actually fix my sleep?
I'm a supplement skeptic but as research into the benefits of adaptogens adds up, I decided to see if reishi mushrooms could actually help me sleep. Here's what happened after testing for a month.
I made 7 viral snacks TikTok swears will help you sleep and measured the results with my fitness tracker — this is the one that got me a sleep score over 90
I can't scroll TikTok without coming across a recipe for the best sleep of my life. I put them to the test and asked a registered dietician if there's any science to back it up.
I kept waking up at 3 a.m. with racing thoughts — now I fall back asleep in seconds thanks to this expert-backed method
The 'fake blink' method is a simple way to calm busy thoughts and help you feel tired. It helped me fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. — and here experts explain why.
$21 vs $119 mattress protector showdown: Which one performs best in our 6 spill tests?
Every bed needs a mattress protector — to see if you should save or splurge, I put two to the test by throwing everything I had at them (literally).
Wearables that just track your sleep are so 2025 — meet the new school of sleep tech that intervenes, in real-time, to help you skip 3 a.m. wake-ups and other major sleep issues
Sleep trackers have exposed our bad sleep habits — what comes next? I asked the experts how the next generation of sleep tech aims to help us sleep better, without lifting a finger.
I pointed a thermal cam at a luxury cooling pillow to see if it actually helps you stay cool in a heatwave — here are the results, and how it compares to a cheap alternative
We pitted a $93 luxury cooling pillow against a $20 down alternative pillow by pointing a thermal imaging camera at both. Here's which one kept our testers from searching for the cool side...
Why your daily sleep score could be giving you anxiety — and how to track your sleep instead
A doctor explains why your monthly sleep score is a better sleep tracking metric than your daily score.
Fall asleep fast in a heatwave with this magnesium-packed bedtime iced tea — here's why it works and how to make it
Our fave summer sleep drink uses chamomile, cooling peppermint, and electrolyte-rich coconut water to lower your core temperature from the inside out
From the 'caveman method' to the 'frozen salt water fan trick' — 7 expert-approved ways to cool your bedroom and sleep well in a heatwave
Don't let a heatwave ruin your sleep. We've tested 7 ways to stay cool in bed and these were our winners.
Waking up at 3 a.m. was ruining my sleep score — until I tried the 7:1 sleep rule and now I'm hitting 90
From falling asleep faster to sleeping through the night, here's all the ways the 7:1 rule is boosting my sleep tracker data.
Reading in bed was causing me to wake up at 3 a.m. — until an insomnia expert made this simple routine tweak to help me sleep through
Reading in bed might help you destress but it can also cause this one major issue in your sleep. An expert explains why and what to do instead.
I tried a Chief Medical Officer's hack to fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. and it worked — here's why
It's all about putting the brakes on stressful, anxious thoughts so that you can drift back to sleep quickly
'I was exhausted after waking up at 3 a.m. each night — until I tried this 20-minute energy reset approved by doctors'
Are 3 a.m. wake-ups making you feel exhausted by midday? Try this 20-minute technique to beat the afternoon slump without ruining your nighttime sleep.
Is dreaming a sign of good sleep? It depends on one key factor, experts say
Dreams are a regular part of sleep but are your dream-filled nights a sign your sleep quality is being affected? I asked the experts and this is what they told me...
Anxiety and stress were keeping me awake — until experts shared a simple bedtime rule to help me fall asleep fast
Struggling to sleep due to anxiety and stress? Discover the simple, expert-backed bedtime rule that eased my racing mind so that I could fall asleep faster.
I kept waking up at 3 a.m. until I ditched this 'healthy' sleep habit — an expert explains why I had to stop it
Experts explain why your 'early nights' might actually be causing your poor sleep and 3 a.m. wake-ups, and how to catch up on rest without ruining your sleep...
This $2 household staple stops bed bugs ruining your vacation and is small enough to fit in your carry-on
Bed bug infestations often start with a vacation but you can avoid bringing pests home with this one simple item you can slip in your carry-on.
Waking up with zero energy this summer? You're probably making this common sleep mistake — here's how to fix it
Running a fan might seem like the only way to sleep in the summer heat but if you're making this common mistake, you might end up sleeping worse than ever.
No, you don't need 8 hours sleep a night — new study shows this is all the sleep you need for healthy aging
Research shows under-and over-sleeping can both lead to accelerated aging, plus the sweet spot sleep duration to aim for. With these expert tips you can get the right amount of rest every night.
What mattress does the Four Seasons hotel use? Here's where you can buy this 5-star luxury bed, plus how to find alternatives in the Memorial Day sales
We explore whether the Four Seasons Signature Mattress is actually worth buying in this year's Memorial Day sales — plus the luxury hotel-style deals we're shopping
Forget the Military Method — the '3-2-1 rule' helps me fall asleep in minutes and it's easier to use
The Military Sleep Method is a gold standard sleep hack but it's the 3-2-1 sleep rule that has me falling asleep fast. Here's how it works.
These 3 bed sheet colors increase your risk of a bed bug infestation
It's not just a style choice. Choosing the wrong color bedding can make your mattress more appealing to bed bugs but we have some simple hacks to make your bed a no-go area.
Slept for 7 or 8 hours but still exhausted? Work these 3 ‘sleep muscles’ for more energy, experts say
Morning exhaustion is often caused by poor sleep quality, even if you clocked 7, 8 or 9 hours in bed, but working these key 'sleep muscles' will turn things around.
I was sleeping 8 hours a night but waking up exhausted — until a doctor taught me 3 tricks for ‘switching off’ before bed
I thought 8 hours of sleep was enough, but stress was ruining my rest and recovery each night. These 3 simple doctor-approved tips have finally restored my morning energy levels.
