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.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

Helix has launched its Sleep Week 2026 sale — here's what we recommend for every sleeper, based on our testing
By Frances Daniels Published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Here are the luxury hybrid mattresses side, back, and stomach sleepers should buy in Helix's Sleep Week sale

Over 65 and keep waking up at 3 a.m.? This common daytime habit is the likely culprit, says board-certified sleep doctor
By Frances Daniels Published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Board-certified sleep doctor shares simple rule to stop waking up at 3 a.m. if you're aged 65 and over

'Grandma chic' is the ‘nostalgic and cozy’ decor trend for spring 2026 — here's how to use it to freshen up your bedroom after a long winter
By Frances Daniels Published
From comforting scents to delicate floral prints, these decor delights are ideal for bringing a little sunshine and joy to your bedroom post-winter.

The simple metabolism hack that helps avoid 3am wake-ups — and it's the Blue Zone secret to longevity, too
By Frances Daniels Last updated
Can eating "breakfast like a king" help you fall asleep fast and stop you from waking up at 3am? We ask the experts about this Blue Zone diet

The 3 biggest sleep issues over 65s face — and the 3 simple fixes to start using tonight, according to experts
By Frances Daniels Published
Over 65 and keep getting ‘poor’ sleep? Experts explain how to fix the 3 biggest sleep issues to fall asleep fast tonight

Birch's organic latex pillow promises neck support and cool comfort — here's what happened when I tried it for 3 weeks
By Frances Daniels Published
I tested an organic latex pillow straight after sleeping on a polyester one — here's everything that happened from the first night

My sleep-tracking earbuds discovered how this one thing in my nighttime routine ruined my sleep — here’s why I won't do it again
By Frances Daniels Published
My sleep tracker pinned the cause of my insomnia — an expert explains why this one activity made it harder to fall asleep

Experts explain why my simple morning habit is perfect for helping you sleep through the night — and may even improve life expectancy as a result
By Frances Daniels Published
Getting enough sleep can add years to your life, so here's my quick morning hack to stop those 3 a.m. wake ups — and it's recommended by experts.

Keep waking up at 3 a.m.? A board-certified sleep doctor explains how making this simple switch in your nighttime routine can help manage insomnia
By Frances Daniels Published
Who can resist scrolling and or binge-watching a new show before bed? Well, this simple swap can keep your evening entertaining without the disrupted sleep.

Soft, stylish and sustainable: 9 organic mattress and bedding deals to give your bedroom a five-star hotel refresh and make you feel like you're on an eco-luxe vacation every day
By Frances Daniels Published
Turn your bedroom into an eco-luxe hotel suite with these nine Presidents' Day sleep deals from Avocado, Naturepedic, PlushBeds, Birch, and more

Last chance! These 3 super-comfy side sleeper mattresses are currently back to their cheapest price, but the deals end soon
By Frances Daniels Published
Our editors loved these three beds for side sleeping, and now is your last chance to invest for less before the Presidents' Day mattress deals disappear

Saatva Presidents' Day sale 2026: Last chance to save $300 on luxury, hotel-style mattresses
By Claire Davies Last updated
Saatva Presidents' Day sale will be over soon, so we've rounded up the brand's best luxury deals that can still save you $300 on luxury mattresses

Saatva Presidents' Day sale 2026 LIVE
By Claire Davies Last updated
I'm tracking the 2026 Saatva Presidents' Day sale live, along with expert tips on how to find the brand's luxury mattresses for the cheapest prices

Thinking of buying your next mattress online? 4 reasons why you should — and the 2 teeny drawbacks to consider
By Frances Daniels Published
35% of all mattresses sold last year were bought online versus 23% the year before, so you won't be alone in your online bed browsing

We tried the luxury Saatva mattress used by Team USA — and we can see why it's a must after a long day of training
By Frances Daniels Published
We tried the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress, the bed gracing the bedrooms of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center

"A comfy solution for couples who can’t seem to agree" — before you buy an adjustable firmness mattress, try this much cheaper bed topper instead
By Frances Daniels Published
The Helix Dual Comfort Mattress Topper is up to $151 off in the new Presidents' Day deals

I tested this luxury hybrid mattress for side sleepers a year ago — it's still the closest I've ever got to sleeping on a five-star hotel bed
By Frances Daniels Published
I'm a side sleeper, and I loved the hotel-style comfort of the luxury Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress. Right now, there's 30% off in the Presidents' Day mattress sales.

Always tired? Experts share 5 signs that your mattress is to blame and how to fix it
By Frances Daniels Published
The wrong mattress might be why you're exhausted every morning — experts share the most common signs you need a new bed.

I loved how this organic bed topper gave my cheap mattress an immediate luxury, non-toxic upgrade — and it's now down to its lowest price in the Presidents' Day sales
By Frances Daniels Published
Latex beds offer luxury support, but I can't afford one — so I use this organic mattress topper instead

I’m getting ready for the warmer nights with this cooling mattress topper from Helix — and it’s now back to its cheapest price in the Presidents’ Day sales
By Frances Daniels Published
Presidents' Day is the last chance to get a sleep deal before spring arrives, so now's the time to buy the cooling Helix Premium Memory Foam Mattress Topper for less.

For years my sleep schedule was all over the place but I’ve been sticking to the ‘7:1’ rule with these expert-approved tips — and it could help me live 4 years longer
By Frances Daniels Last updated
These are the 5 expert-approved strategies I rely on to stick a consistent sleep schedule for better health and a longer life

Brooklyn Bedding has launched a new range of luxury cooling mattresses and they could be a game-changer for people dealing with night sweats — here's everything you need to know
By Frances Daniels Published
ThermoBalance could be the brand's coolest mattress collection yet

It's been 7 months since I tested EgoHome's budget memory foam mattress — here's why it's still delivering better comfort than some luxury hybrid beds I've slept on
By Frances Daniels Published
The EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress impressed me just as much as the luxury hybrids that I've tested over the years — here's why.
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