<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Mattresses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/mattresses Tue, 05 May 2026 10:55:47 +0000 en <![CDATA[ These 5 overlooked Google Clock app features helped me quit bedtime doomscrolling to get more sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/these-5-overlooked-google-clock-app-features-helped-me-quit-bedtime-doomscrolling-to-get-more-sleep TJwXLedPM675zfvmH4uKAH Tue, 05 May 2026 10:55:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I get 6 hours of sleep a night, but is that enough? I asked a board-certified doctor — here’s what he said ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-get-6-hours-of-sleep-a-night-but-is-that-enough-i-asked-a-board-certified-doctor-heres-what-he-said cMm3TzN8tsaKef6HYcieg Sun, 03 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is spring cleaning your mattress voiding your warranty? 3 things to stop doing immediately ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/is-spring-cleaning-your-mattress-voiding-your-warranty-3-things-to-stop-doing-immediately 3UsddeXKAJEHwEABxnZAH3 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:20:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sleep apnea weakens muscles and bone health, new study says — doctors explain why and how to manage it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/sleep-apnea-muscle-and-bone-health-study KfAdpmRVnBrHNkWVdnDXZa Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:51:10 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:53:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fell back asleep fast at 3 a.m. using a brain researcher’s 5-minute trick — here’s why it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/i-fell-back-asleep-fast-at-3-a-m-using-a-brain-researchers-5-minute-trick-heres-why-it-works gH7Rt2WnXR55G3sEQEkAK8 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:23 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:49:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 3 bed sheet colors increase your risk of a bed bug infestation ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/if-you-have-this-color-bed-sheet-youre-more-likely-to-get-bed-bugs-heres-why u6wCghv9TAxiVcqW5zo6Tm Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:25:22 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:38:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is sleeping with a fan on bad for you? A respiratory expert weighs in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/is-sleeping-with-a-fan-on-bad-for-you-a-respiratory-expert-weighs-in 5bDqVhbJkWtXcnZQWj93H Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I brought bed bugs home with me from holiday — here's everything I'm doing to get rid of them’ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/i-brought-bed-bugs-home-with-me-from-holiday-heres-everything-im-doing-to-get-rid-of-them v2W97i4VeB4wHp6MYNvvV7 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:39:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Share a bed with your cat or dog? Experts share the 3 things you need in your emergency cleaning kit to get pet pee out of a mattress ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/how-to-get-dog-and-cat-pee-out-of-a-mattress cDZUksd25TRST5RBwy5oAS Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:19:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things I do at night to wake up with energy each day — tips from a sleep coach who used to have insomnia ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/5-things-i-do-at-night-to-wake-up-with-energy-each-day-tips-from-a-sleep-coach-who-used-to-have-insomnia 4gDNsgh7QyxnWt8NDoZjU7 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:17:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘More bacteria than a toilet seat’ — study reveals exactly when we need to wash pillowcases and bed sheets for healthier sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/how-much-bacteria-is-growing-on-your-bed-sheets h8XLopVFiHSw8cwtDUL6L6 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:20:42 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:06:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/nordic-sleep-hack-for-better-rest vvAuirV3yyTHxiBZNdjDnY Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:17:55 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:18:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your mattress and pillow needs change as you age — experts share what to look for in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/your-mattress-and-pillow-needs-change-as-you-age-experts-share-what-to-look-for-in-your-40s-50s-60s-and-beyond d4MBdsiiXPgMBvUhoidPFS Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:50:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/5-minute-stretch-to-reduce-back-pain-for-better-sleep KvMtQ6b7kuNP6rWfBqxE4C Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:05:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Allergist reveals 3 hidden dust traps that are secretly destroying your sleep quality and waking you up in th night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/allergist-shares-hidden-dust-traps-that-could-be-stopping-you-from-sleeping Ho3pLiXYWNFAbMa9iAsbBU Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:43:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'This 60-minute sleep rule ended my nighttime anxiety' — a doctor explains how it can help you fall asleep in under 5 minutes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/this-60-minute-sleep-rule-ended-my-nighttime-anxiety-a-doctor-explains-how-it-can-help-you-fall-asleep-in-under-5-minutes-too rgFzPstXoG6CMfQ26oPEKG Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:53:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ For months I’ve been waking up at 3 a.m. with anxiety — a doctor shared this trick to falling asleep in seconds and it's a game changer for my sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-doctor-shares-tip-for-falling-back-to-sleep-when-i-wake-up-at-3am-with-nighttime-anxiety KEFvjJavU5Yts5bKYmJB3W Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:50:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes, teens need more sleep than adults — experts share how much and why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/how-much-sleep-do-teenagers-need 55j4BWo622BUQQD96YfVrZ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:31:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 1-minute nightly habit could add four years to your life — a longevity doctor and sleep health expert explains why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/longevity-doctor-and-sleep-health-expert-is-urging-everyone-to-set-an-alarm-to-go-to-bed-as-well-as-to-wake-up-heres-why GcY2wvRZpg5HKaTM3wUrUn Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:02:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ You're taking melatonin supplements wrong — 3 science-backed ways to fall asleep faster without them, according to a sleep doctor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/forget-melatonin-supplements-says-leading-sleep-doctor-try-these-3-proven-ways-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-to-sleep-for-longer PTk6WvfixFp7pZEUUqdtW Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:42:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just got a near-perfect '97' sleep score on my Apple Watch — these are the 3 key changes I made to my bedtime routine to help me sleep better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/i-just-bagged-a-near-perfect-97-sleep-score-on-my-apple-watch-these-are-the-3-key-changes-i-made-to-my-bedtime-routine-to-help-me-sleep-better 7yEUSFC8sP8wFVyqkBf8XH Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:59:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t worry about total sleep time, pay attention to these metrics on your sleep tracker instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/dont-worry-about-total-sleep-time-pay-attention-to-these-metrics-on-your-sleep-tracker-instead MnAZVmep7fP3sMZ5PJh4NF Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:19:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked the experts what’s the number one rule of good sleep hygiene and they all said the same thing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-asked-the-experts-whats-the-number-one-rule-of-good-sleep-hygiene-and-they-all-said-the-same-thing ofuwEkbUa8W58aMQTwFQZb Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:45 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:59:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been tracking the amount of deep sleep I’m getting using my Apple Watch and I thought it was nowhere near enough — I asked a doctor and their answer surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/apple-watch-deep-sleep-tracking CLqePPKwZNJXUaqCbnELDL Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:42:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Origin Hybrid Plus mattress review: is this affordable customisable bed actually worth it? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/origin-hybrid-plus-mattress-review-is-this-affordable-customisable-bed-actually-worth-it sHf5MnYPoqJXMuqJ4PDufG Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:03:02 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:03:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thinking of buying your next mattress online? 4 reasons why you should — and the 2 teeny drawbacks to consider ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/thinking-of-buying-your-next-mattress-online-4-reasons-why-you-should-and-the-2-teeny-drawbacks-to-consider DbkJtZHHRCJViiMmr6pxgT Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Always tired? Experts share 5 signs that your mattress is to blame and how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/always-tired-experts-share-5-signs-that-your-mattress-is-to-blame-and-how-to-fix-it Fvp4n9SyT9D66N8yk47qz8 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over 40? The 7:1 sleep rule is the single most important 'longevity hack' you aren't doing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/doctors-explain-why-the-7-1-sleep-rule-is-vital-for-people-in-their-40s-plus-the-key-sleep-hygiene-tips-behind-this-powerful-longevity-hack b4XRWMZpiPTCVvwk948JCe Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:52:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget about core sleep on your Apple Watch — this is the sleep metric you really need to pay attention to ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/forget-about-core-sleep-on-your-apple-watch-this-is-the-sleep-metric-you-really-need-to-pay-attention-to kwLcGgLQXBbWXqL94pAGM7 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:46:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Doctor shares bedroom window hack that helps you skip 3am wake ups and fall asleep fast — I tried it and here's what happened to my sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/burping-my-bedroom-is-the-fast-nighttime-hack-thats-helping-me-stay-asleep-all-night-a-doctor-explains-why-it-works UmiMJohieRwJfu8qv7G9HU Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:09:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Your nervous system thinks you’re in danger' — two sleep doctors explain why I'm waking up at 3 a.m. and how to stop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/your-nervous-system-thinks-youre-in-danger-two-sleep-doctors-explain-why-im-waking-up-at-3-a-m-and-how-to-stop zLPCcv57Xdor2HEuwp3ky5 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Trouble sleeping was the first sign I was perimenopausal — expert-recommended tips I’m using to combat insomnia and nighttime anxiety ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/trouble-sleeping-was-the-first-sign-i-was-perimenopausal-expert-recommended-tips-im-using-to-combat-insomnia-and-nighttime-anxiety qJYYRjzwtQ9MrPodqyp6c3 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:23:43 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:20:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two-thirds of adults want to 'hibernate like a bear' in winter — how 'hygge' is key to sleeping better and staying cozy without turning the heat up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/hygge-bedroom-for-better-sleep 6HRrZjFeWW9D2DzGGKVEfT Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:52:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ For months I've been waking up at 3 a.m. unable to fall back asleep — two doctors have finally explained why and how to stop it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/why-do-i-keep-waking-up-at-3am gJvaGMXTiZRj57HCCxXajg Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:49:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ My bombsite of a bedroom was stopping me from sleeping — until a professional organizer helped me declutter it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/my-bombsite-of-a-bedroom-was-stopping-me-from-sleeping-until-a-professional-organizer-helped-me-declutter-it 7FgUVZC9e68qWNVaeB8LAD Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:59:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Your body has a physical ‘memory’' — doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/my-insomnia-spiked-over-the-holidays-doctors-explain-why LwAWchs8KCygYapMXyMQEf Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 red flags you bought the wrong mattress — and what you can do about it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/how-to-make-a-new-mattress-more-comfortable eLbtAECZVFBB3wp6DoMwMX Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best sleep tech from CES 2026 so far — gadgets to curb night time anxiety, manage insomnia and detect sleep apnea ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/ces-2026-sleep-tech-and-news 955f6oEbptncAewEzsUEGc Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:16:53 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:18:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dermatologists reveal the gross reason why you should wash your new Christmas pajamas before wearing them — especially if you have this condition ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/dermatologists-reveal-the-gross-reason-why-you-should-wash-your-new-christmas-pyjamas-before-wearing-them-especially-if-you-have-this-condition CDXq2XQv97TsBAKhgduaST Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:05:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ The sleep survival kit that helped me stay refreshed and alert for (most of) 2025 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/the-sleep-survival-kit-that-helped-me-stay-refreshed-and-alert-for-most-of-2025 hvWG89NPwZ37UQkUbKFAod Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:20 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:21:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you leave your bed unmade if you're not home for the holidays? A bedding expert answers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/should-you-leave-your-bed-unmade-if-youre-not-home-for-the-holidays-a-bedding-expert-answers dgcQbbvfGuBpMq2YkPfvDH Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:36:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Doctor reveals common bedroom item that acts as a ‘reservoir’ for the flu virus — plus how often to wash your bedding when sick ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/how-long-does-the-flu-virus-live-on-bedding-and-mattresses 2VTAPF3gaVgDJVviH7ZGsM Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sick of your partner stealing the duvet? This viral sleep hack will you both fall asleep fast and sleep through the night again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sick-of-your-partner-stealing-the-duvet-this-viral-sleep-hack-will-you-both-fall-asleep-fast-and-sleep-through-the-night-again q3BEKmb9wwnsgqd5aAiLq6 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's the last weekend to clean your mattress before Christmas — why you should and the 3 vital steps to get rid of winter germs, smells and stains ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/its-the-last-weekend-to-clean-your-mattress-before-christmas-why-you-should-and-the-3-vital-steps-to-get-rid-of-winter-germs-smells-and-stains hX6aqgfUMjDye8DmZG6qzi Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sleep Survival Kit: 12 products to help you sleep well in the busiest of houses this holiday season ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-survival-kit-12-products-to-help-you-sleep-well-in-the-busiest-of-houses-this-holiday-season hHxpbdaeF2hXMFAGkEMjKF Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:04:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Expert warns everyone should check their mattress for this dangerous stain in the winter ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/expert-warns-everyone-should-check-their-mattress-for-this-dangerous-stain-in-the-winter EkeLssxBsMSGFfKJq6r8pQ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tom’s Guide Value Awards: The 43 Best Tech Bargains of the Year ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tech/value-awards KkQbhszCbhadC2yop8jjhG Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop bed bugs from ruining your guest room mattress this holiday season — all you need is a credit card ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/bed-bug-mattress-credit-card-hack Yji22Vks6UUoA6TH44u9LD Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:41:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Expert warns of increased snoring risk this winter, so here are 8 products from $15 to help ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/8-products-to-stop-snoring 3Bodmtvgv6E4CDtXwYhJid Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:01:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ This one piece of bedding can help you stay cozy at night without turning the heating on — and it's not an electric blanket ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/this-one-piece-of-bedding-can-help-you-stay-cozy-at-night-without-turning-the-heating-on-and-its-not-an-electric-blanket jtGeF3Dd3CuaD84aRUT7Ud Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000