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

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Two new studies have been published showing that children are breathing in dangerous chemicals whilst in bed, but not all mattresses are to blame. Here's why...

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Working shifts disrupts your circadian rhythm, leading to poor sleep efficiency and mood disturbances. We take a closer look at the research.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Since becoming the Tom's Guide Sleep Features Editor, I've learned a lot about what to look for in a mattress. Here are eight things I wish I'd known before I bought my first bed.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Incorporate wool into your sleep set up this summer and experience cool, comfortable and dry sleep night after night

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Increasing your protein intake by 6% can give you 18 minutes more sleep a night. Here's how.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Pillow-top mattresses offer an extra layer of cushioning. We asked a chiropractor whether that can benefit sleepers with a bad back.

By Michele Ross Last updated
We asked an expert why the Navy SEAL sleep technique is so effective for falling asleep quickly — and how you can try it at home

By Rachael Penn Last updated
Yellow stains on your mattress and pillow are normal, but are they safe to sleep on and how do you get them out? We take a look...

By Lauren Jeffries Published
New research from the University of Surrey reveals that being a night owl can lead to increased depression, poor sleep quality and increased alcohol intake.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
I've learnt that sleep regularity is more important than sleep duration, and that fact has transformed my rest. Here's why.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
We put the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid and Aurora Luxe face-to-face to compare how they perform across support, comfort, pressure relief and more

By Lauren Jeffries Last updated
Most of us believe that late-night cheese leads to bad dreams. But where did this myth come from? We ask a sleep scientist to explain

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Which mattress, the Essentia Stratami or the Nolah Natural 11, suits your sleep? We've tested them both and now we're comparing them on support, comfort, price and more.

By Lauren Jeffries Last updated
We take a closer look at why the CertiPUR-US certification is essential when you're shopping for your next foam or hybrid mattress.

By Lauren Jeffries Last updated
The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 label means mattresses won't contain harmful substances – we take a closer look at the certification, as well as the OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton and Made in Green.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
It's time to swap my memory foam bed for a new, organic mattress. Here's why I'm prioritizing non-toxic sleep.

By Karen Freeman Last updated
The Stearns & Foster Estate is a luxury hybrid mattress, but is it worth the price tag? We tested it for a month to find out.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Presented by Helix
Healthy sleep cycles are essential in getting quality rest. I had my sleep monitored to find out exactly what these cycles look like.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Presented by Helix Sleep
This Sleep Week, I ask a neuropsychologist why my nighttime anxiety is worse at night and what I can do to calm my mind

By Lauren Jeffries Last updated
9 women share their gender sleep gap stories and reveal why they're tired all the time

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Elon Musk may be a billionaire, but his sleep habits are no recipe for success. Here's why.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
I tracked my sleep and found the one habit that always increases my sleep score

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Stop waking up at night and start sleeping through the night with these 5 daytime routines.
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