Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
Can't sleep? 1 hour of screen time in bed increases insomnia by 59%, study shows
Screen time in bed is linked to poor quality sleep, a new study shows — here’s why, plus how to break the habit.
Can you use a mattress topper as a mattress? Yes, but there are risks — here's why
Want to save money and switch your mattress for a bed topper? We don’t recommend it, here’s why…
7 signs that you have dust mites in your mattress — and why that's bad for your sleep
Seven tell-tale signs dust mites are lurking in your mattress, plus how to get rid of them quickly.
The luxury hybrid mattress I recommend to everyone drops to its joint lowest price in new Sleep Week deal
The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress is a dream for side sleepers, and it's 27% off for Sleep Week.
My husband and I finally found a mattress we can agree on — and it's 27% off in today’s Presidents' Day sales
There's $775 off the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales, and it's a dream for both back and side sleepers.
How to return a mattress in a box — what you need to know before Presidents’ Day sales
Thinking of buying a mattress in a box in the Presidents' Day sales? Here's how to return it if it's not right for your sleep.
I'm a mattress tester with lower back pain — here are 3 beds I'd buy in the Saatva Presidents' Day sale
Saatva's Presidents' Day sale has landed, taking $400 off all mattresses over $1,000. This is what I'd buy as a bed tester with lower back pain.
Is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? Yes, but you can fix that — here’s how
Sleeping on your stomach can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain. But the right mattress can help with all that.
How to get rid of dust mites from your mattress, pillows and bedding
Dust mites can aggravate allergies and disrupt your sleep. Here’s how to remove them from your mattress, pillows and bedding.
Affordable vs luxury mattress: Should you save or splurge?
Should you buy an affordable bed or a luxury mattress? Here's how to choose between them, plus what you get for your money.
Don't worry if you keep waking up at night — expert explains why no-one really ‘sleeps through’
Rather than focusing on how often you're waking at night, consider instead how rested you feel overall.
Quick! Save up to $569 on the Saatva RX mattress — lowest price of the year
A rare Saatva flash sale means you can buy a queen RX for $2,801, which is a huge saving of up to $658.
Why you shouldn't panic if it takes you 20 minutes to fall asleep at night
This is how long it should take to fall asleep, according to a doctor. Plus why you shouldn't panic if it takes you 20 minutes.
Want to sleep better in 2025? This is the mattress I'd buy in Cyber Monday sales
The Saatva Classic will take your sleep from zero to hero — act fast though because this Cyber Monday sale ends soon.
5 luxury mattresses worth their premium price tag in extended Black Friday sales
Black Friday may be over but these deals from Saatva, Helix, and Beautyrest are live if you want a luxury mattress at a great price.
Buying a new mattress in the Black Fridays sales? Here's where to start
Don't spend hours scrolling through sale sites — a sleep editors' guide to shopping the Black Friday mattress deals.
How to buy a mattress online — 5 pro tips
A mattress editor's tips for how to buy a mattress online and get it right, first time
Helix’s Black Friday sale is here! The Midnight Luxe is incredible value for money — why I’d buy it
Save up to $775 when you buy the Helix Midnight Luxe in the new Black Friday sale, plus get a free bedding bundle worth up to $418.
What is obstructive sleep apnea and how do you know if you have it?
We explore the common symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, plus outline what to do if you think you might have it.
I'm a mattress tester with lower back pain — why I'd buy the Nolah Evolution 15" in today's $1,100 off sale
Nolah’s top-rated mattress for lower back pain offers targeted lumbar support and adjustable firmness — and there’s up to $1,100 off in a time-limited sale.
Don’t miss this! The Stearns & Foster Lux Estate mattress just dropped to its lowest price
Save $400 on a Stearns & Foster luxury mattress and get a free bedding bundle worth up to $299.
How to return a DreamCloud mattress: Everything you need to know
Here's our in-depth guide to returning a DreamCloud mattress
I asked AI to curate the perfect nighttime routine — here’s how it compares to my advice as a sleep editor
I asked AI to create the perfect nighttime routine. Here’s how it compares to my own advice as a sleep editor.
