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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After sleeping on the DreamCloud Classic mattress, I think it's a strong alternative to the more luxurious Saatva Classic — here's why

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I asked ASMR expert, Craig Richards, how this method helps people fall asleep fast and why it didn't work for me

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As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom's Guide I've tried plenty of fall-asleep-fast hacks — these are the three that actually worked

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Sleep and longevity expert, Dr Kovacs, shares the three most common sleep habits that could be making us sick — plus top tips on how to get better sleep

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We tested the very affordable Utopia Bedding Bamboo Mattress Protector to assess its waterproofing and stain resistance. Here's all you need to know.

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Drinking lettuce water won't help you fall asleep quickly — but these 3 science-based hacks will.

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Avocado has added a new luxury innerspring organic mattress to its range specifically for those with latex allergies

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Choosing between a full vs queen size mattress? My husband and I upgraded to a queen and have never slept better

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Choosing between a luxury latex mattress and a luxury memory foam mattress is difficult — I've tried both, here's how they compare

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I found the top cooling sleep deals still live at Amazon and they saved my sleep during a heatwave — here's how

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Starting from just $10 you can sleep better this summer with these 5 deals still live at Amazon

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The Amazon Prime Day sleep deals have ended — From our handpicked 65+ best savings, including sleep trackers, cooling bed sheets, mattresses and pillows, these 10 are still live

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The Egyptian Sleep Method promises cooler sleep during a heatwave — so I put it to the test

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We asked an expert what the best position to sleep in is during a heatwave to stay cool at night

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The Alpine Silence Earplugs saved my sleep — and they're only $14.95 in this Prime Day

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This go-to hack helps me fall asleep fast even during summer heatwaves — an expert explains why

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We've found the top three mattress deals on Amazon ahead of Prime Day — starting from just $151 for a queen

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How I slept well for six nights at Glastonbury Festival — even during a heatwave. Here's how I did it...

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Save up to $843 on the Birch Luxe Natural Mattress in an early 4th of July mattress sale

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Social media and news apps are ruining my sleep. I asked the doctors to explain why, plus how to get better sleep.

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These 5 things help me fall asleep in just seven minutes every night

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My wool mattress and wool duvet have transformed my sleep this summer—here's how

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New research shows our brains are alert, active and more awake when we sleep after consuming caffeine.
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