Lauren is an experienced writer and editor in the health and lifestyle industry and has led many campaigns and projects that deliver news, advice, and research on all things sleep. As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, Lauren writes, commissions and edits sleep and mattress content, from in-depth how-tos in sleep and mattress health to interviews with doctors and neuroscientists on the latest news in sleep. Lauren regularly tests new sleep tech and accessories to evaluate their effectiveness for getting good quality sleep and easing specific sleep struggles like nighttime anxiety. Alongside this, Lauren reports on the best mattress brands out there, like Helix, Saatva, and DreamCloud, helping readers find the right mattress for them and the best deals on them.
Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries

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Organic mattresses deliver cool, clean sleep — and the extended Memorial Day mattress sales mean there's still time to invest in one before the summer heatwaves. This is the one I recommend.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
These wellness deals will help you create a nighttime routine that makes falling asleep fast a breeze — starting from just $5

By Lauren Jeffries Published
A good mattress topper can make hard beds softer, hot beds cooler, and support sagging. Here are 3 key signs you can save money by buying a topper instead of a new mattress

By Lauren Jeffries Published
The Saatva Classic is the mattress our testers swear by for most sleepers and you can now save $400 on all sizes in the best Saatva Memorial Day mattress sale.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
I slept on the organic Awara Classic Hybrid mattress for three weeks, testing its performance across support, comfort, value for money and more. This is my full review.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
I slept cool throughout the night thanks to the Awara Classic — a latex hybrid mattress that costs $799 for a queen in the Memorial Day sales.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
I slept on the DreamCloud Luxe Memory Foam mattress for three weeks, assessing its performance across areas like comfort, support, temperature control and more.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
The non-negotiables you need to look out for if you're buying a mattress online vs in-store

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Latex mattresses usually cost thousands of dollars, but the mid-range Awara Classic Hybrid brings together the softness and pressure relief that I need as a side sleeper — all for $799 for a queen.

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Want to recreate hotel luxury in the comfort of your own home? These are the mattresses and bedding top hotels around the world use, plus their affordable alternatives

By Lauren Jeffries Published
A key part of my nighttime routine was causing middle-of-the-night insomnia — a sleep doctor reveals why, plus the new rule that helps me sleep through the night again.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
A psychotherapist explains why this simple relaxation method was able to help me fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. due to to stress and cortisol.

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Plus, experts weigh in on why my nighttime routine works

By Lauren Jeffries Published
We put the viral magnetic nose clips to the test to stop my husband's snoring. For $40, we wish we'd bought them sooner. Here's how they work.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
After waking up at 3am every night, I've found the three best relaxation techniques to fall back to sleep quickly — and experts agree

By Lauren Jeffries Published
After speaking with two chiropractors, here's what you need to know about the kind of mattress and pillow you need in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond to keep your body supported.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
I spoke to doctors and sleep experts to find out whether seven hours of sleep is enough, and whether it's actually better than oversleeping.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
His snoring and my restlessness made sleeping next to each other impossible, until we tried these products.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
I speak to two doctors to find out the biggest sleep hygiene mistakes we're making and how they're causing 3.a.m. wakeups and insomnia

By Lauren Jeffries Published
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I talk to a nutritionist and a dietician to find out how our dinner times can lead to 3am wakeups — plus tips on how to optimize your evening meal for better sleep

By Lauren Jeffries Published
After my anxiety-induced sleepless nights, I tried the 7:1 rule. Now I'm falling asleep fast and waking naturally at 6.30am. Here's how it worked for me.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Presented by Helix Sleep
I've tested some of the best mattresses for side sleepers and this is the feature most people miss when choosing their bed — and it could be stopping you from sleeping.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Now I bounce out of bed in the mornings, full of energy

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Anxiety has been ruining my sleep for months but this weird wellness hack is helping me to stop waking up at 3am

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Tried every sleep hack out there and still struggling? This neuroscientist-recommended gadget is better than any sleep technique I've come across.
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