Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
No more 3 a.m. wake ups — a doctor explains how this viral Japanese wellness practice is lowering my cortisol and helping me fall asleep in minutes
Experts explain how forest bathing, an ancient Japanese meditation technique, is helping me stay asleep all night
Switching my smartphone for a sunrise alarm clock has stopped this sleep-killing habit in its tracks — now I’m falling fast again and sleeping through the night
Using a sunrise alarm clock has stopped my doomscrolling habit in its tracks, helping me to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night.
Wide awake at 3am? Sleep doctors reveal why your messy bedroom could be to blame, plus how to declutter for better rest
Doctors reveal why your bedroom clutter could be causing you to wake up at night. Plus, a professional organizer shares simple decluttering strategies for those who hate tidying up
Doctor reveals why keeping your bedroom door ajar at night helps you sleep deeper and for longer
As well as sleeping in a bedroom with poor ventilation, burning candles and incense sticks also contribute to rising levels of CO2. A sleep doctor explains how that can impact your sleep.
For months I've been waking up at 3am, unable to fall back asleep — two doctors have finally explained why and how to stop it
Doctors explain why I’m wide awake at 3am, plus share tips on how to fall back to sleep.
My bombsite of a bedroom was stopping me from sleeping — until a professional organizer helped me declutter it
An organisation expert helped me declutter my bombsite of a bedroom. Here's how, plus why tidying up will help me sleep better.
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress review: 'Legendary pressure relief' back sleepers will love
The Tempur-Adapt is among the most affordable Tempur-Pedic mattresses available, but who is it right for? Here's what we learned after sleeping on it for three weeks.
Forget the Scandinavian sleep method — this German mattress hack is the key to better sleep for couples
What exactly is the German mattress hack and is it better for couples than the Scandinavian Sleep Method? We take a closer look.
Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review: Unbeatable comfort and support for side sleepers
We tested the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress and assessed its support, comfort, temperature regulation, and more. Here's our honest review.
The best mattresses on Amazon 2026: These 7 beds stand out from thousands of options
Don't go shopping for a mattress on Amazon before browsing our guide to the best ones — all tested and reviewed by our expert sleep team.
Best mattress for back sleepers 2026: From 120+ tested, these are the top 5 expert-selected beds
Out of 120+ mattresses tested, our team of sleep experts have selected the top 5 best mattresses for back sleepers, delivering healthy back support and cushioning comfort.
The best mattress under $1,000 in 2026: Proof that great sleep doesn't have to cost a fortune
Take your dollar further by investing in one of the best mattresses for under $1,000 in a queen size — all tried and tested in controlled and real-world settings by our expert sleep team.
The best firm mattress 2026: Tested and approved by sleep experts
We've slept on and tested the latest firm mattresses to bring you our guide to the very best options on the market in 2026.
The best mattress for back pain 2026: Reviewed and approved by sleep experts
Say goodbye to unpleasant evenings and tired mornings with the best mattresses for back pain, according to our hands-on testing.
How to happily share a bed with your partner for the holidays if you’ve spent all year sleep divorced
If you usually sleep separately but are thrown together for the holidays, here’s how you can both get the rest you need.
Holiday stress was stopping me from sleeping — a neuroscientist shared one simple fix that helped me fall asleep fast
'Tis the season... to feel so overwhelmed that you can't sleep. A sleep expert reveals her tips to sleeping better this Christmas.
12 last-minute luxury sleep gifts for the person in your life with expensive taste — starting from $8.50
Silky sleep masks, cashmere bed socks and a decadently plush robe for ultimate daytime relaxation — 12 last minute sleep gifts for the person in your life who likes the finer things.
Doctors warn that not getting enough sleep could take years off your life — here's how much you need per night
New study explores link between insufficient sleep and decreased life expectancy. Here’s why, plus practical advice on how to get the rest you need.
Snoring survival kit: 8 products you need to finally sleep through the night
From low-tech options that block out the noise, to cutting edge anti-snoring devices that stop it in its tracks — this is your snoring survival kit.
I’m a sleep editor — the luxury mattress I tried and loved is $400 for Cyber Monday
I tried the Saatva Classic and would recommend it to practically every type of sleeper looking to buy a new mattress — and it's dropped by $400 in the Cyber Weekend sales
This is the best value mattress deal you’ll find in the early Cyber Monday sales, according to someone who tests them for a living
The DreamCloud Classic is excellent value for money, thanks to its quality construction and being supremely comfortable for side sleepers
All the best extended Black Friday mattress deals 2025 — tracked live by a veteran deals hunter
Black Friday is over, but these deals are still live! I’m bringing you the very best mattress and bedding deals live, plus the latest sales news and our top money-saving hacks
I thought firm beds weren’t for me — the mattress that changed my mind drops to $244 for a queen in the Black Friday sales
The Siena Signature Memory Foam Mattress drops to $244 for a queen at Amazon in new Black Friday mattress deal — here's why I'd recommend this firm bed.
