Frances Daniels is a PPA-accredited journalist and Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. Her role includes covering mattress and sleep news and writing sleep product reviews and buyer's guides, including our Best Hybrid Mattress 2025 guide. She is interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.
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The Labor Day sales are here and it's your chance to grab a cooling mattress for under $400 — plus, save up to $1,028 on our all-time favorite bed for hot sleepers

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RecommendedThis luxury hotel-style pillow is soft, breathable and on sale for Labor Day. Here's what I discovered during testing, and who I do and don't recommend it to

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The Helix Sunset Luxe mattress is ideal for side sleepers who want plush cushioning, and the premium hybrid is now 25% off in the early Labor Day sales

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From background noise to comfort shows, real readers share why they can't fall asleep without the TV — as experts reveal what it's really doing to your health.

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We've selected some of the best comforters to suit every sleeper, season and budget right now.

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I'm testing the Auria Glow, a lamp designed to reduce cortisol and support melatonin production. Here's what happened to my sleep when I used it for the dark showering trend...

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Dorm beds are notoriously uncomfortable, overused and let's face it — grubby. Here's why a mattress topper is the fix you need, plus how to choose one

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The Oura Ring doesn't just track my sleep stages, it optimized my bedtime routine and helped me go from 6 to 7 hours of sleep thanks to these 3 key features

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The best cheap mattresses offer excellent comfort and support for less than $400 for a queen. These are the ones we recommend after sleeping on them at home and testing them in the Tom's Guide Sleep Lab

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Health experts share the 5 habits that separate insomniacs from people getting enough sleep — plus the 3-step routine for falling asleep fast

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Here's everything you need to know about investing in a Sleep Number bed in 2026, from its bankruptcy to its collection revamp

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The SweetNight CoolNest offers a cool-to-the-touch feel for side and back sleepers but there's one type of sleeper who should give it a miss

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Research finds beds account for up to 97% of bacteria found in some college dorms. I've rounded up 12 deals on germ-resistant sleep essentials, to keep you protected.

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August's Brooklyn Bedding sale takes 25% off all beds, as well as as cooling pillows, bedding and toppers. Here's our expert guide on how to buy the brand's mattresses for the lowest prices

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I owed 8 hours and 50 minutes in 'sleep debt', so I asked Dr. Shelby Harris to create a 7-night schedule to help me pay it back. Here's what happened...

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I pitted 3 sleep trackers against my $499 Oura Ring 5 and compared the data. But which one impressed me the most: Sleepwave, Sleep Cycle, or SleepScore?

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TikTok is full of so-called hacks for cleaning pillows, but how do they compare to the methods that experts and hotels use? This is what I found out...

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Hot weather leaving your bed sheets and pillows damp most nights? According to a hygiene expert, here's how often you should them in summer to prevent a grim mix of sweat, oil, and allergen build-up.

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Wearables are pushing sleep scores aside for circadian scores, but can monitoring your body clock help you fall asleep faster, deeper and for longer?

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Air conditioning is great if you want to keep your bedroom cool in heatwaves and avoid night sweats, but it can also cause 3 a.m. wake ups — Dr. Dale Christensen explains why

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I asked a registered dietician and a sleep doctor if I should swap my magnesium gummies for melatonin to avoid 3 a.m. wake ups. Here's their verdicts...

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Tempur-Pedic's 4th of July sale is now live, and this 30% discount saves you $160 on the ultra-comfortable Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper

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The SweetNight CoolNest Mattress costs from $329 in today's sales compared to $1,200 for the Bear Elite Hybrid. Here's how much extra cooling clout you get for your money

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From adjustable pillows to supportive toppers, these 4th of July sales will help you extend the life of your mattress, and boost your sleep comfort, while you save up for a new bed

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The SweetNight CoolNest is a comfy cheap mattress for side and back sleepers who overheat while sleeping. Here's why I recommend it in today's 4th of July sales...
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