Nicola Appleton
Nicola Appleton is Sleep Features Editor at Tom’s Guide, specialising in quality news content surrounding sleep and wellbeing. Nicola cut her teeth as a journalist in a busy newsroom in Bristol, UK, 15 years ago as part of a team at Britain's largest independent press agency. Since then, her job as a journalist has taken her to the States, to Sydney, and then back to Blighty, where she has written and edited features for a whole host of prominent British and international brands, including The Independent, The Sydney Morning Herald, HuffPost, Refinery29, Stylist and more. As well as tackling the vast topic of sleep, Nicola will be joining the raft of expert mattress reviewers at Tom's Guide, helping steer readers towards the very best mattresses on the market.
Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
Why have I started snoring — and how can I stop? A doctor responds
By Nicola Appleton published
If you’ve recently started snoring, the first thing to do is to rule out sleep apnea, advises a board certified physician.
Why do I grind my teeth in my sleep? A leading neuroscientist answers
By Nicola Appleton published
A dental guard can help protect your teeth from grinding them in your sleep, but that only solves part of the problem, explains a leading sleep expert.
How do I know if I have sleep apnea? A leading sleep apnea expert answers
By Nicola Appleton published
What is sleep apnea and how to tell if you have it
Why do I sweat so much in my sleep? A sleep scientist answers
By Nicola Appleton published
A sleep scientist explains why you could be sweating more than normal during your sleep, plus 5 things you can do to stay cooler at night.
Why do I need so much sleep? An expert shares why you might need more sleep than normal
By Nicola Appleton published
If you're sleeping over nine hours a night and still feel tired every day, it could be time to see a professional. Here's why...
This is the best sleep position for back pain, according to an orthopedic surgeon
By Nicola Appleton published
This is the best (and worst) sleep position for back pain, according to an orthopedic surgeon. Plus, they reveal how to soothe your tech neck come bedtime.
Are soft mattresses supportive or are they bad news for your back?
By Nicola Appleton published
A mattress can be both soft and supportive, provided that it contains enough supportive layers.
Everything you need to know about non-toxic mattresses for greener sleep.
By Nicola Appleton published
Everything you need to know about non-toxic mattresses for greener sleep.
5 things to avoid right before bed if you want to sleep through the night
By Nicola Appleton published
Avoid these five things right before bed if you want to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night.
Get a top-rated DreamCloud mattress for just $419 in this weekend's sale
By Nicola Appleton published
Spring clean your sleep with 50% off the DreamCloud Mattress, plus get a heavily discounted bedding bundle thrown in too.
Five signs you need a firm mattress for your back pain
By Nicola Appleton published
A firm mattress isn’t the only suitable sleep solution for back pain, but it could be — here’s how to tell.
I track mattress prices for a living, and now is the best time to buy the Saatva Rx
By Nicola Appleton published
Today's Saatva sale means you can buy a queen size Saatva Rx mattress for $2,801, which is a huge saving of $494.
This is the worst type of mattress to buy if you have back pain
By Nicola Appleton published
There are so many myths around mattress for back pain – here's what to avoid and what to buy instead.
How to get rid of dust mites from your mattress, pillows and bedding
By Nicola Appleton published
Dust mites can aggravate allergies and disrupt your sleep. Here’s how to remove them from your mattress, pillows and bedding.
Avocado Green Mattress vs PlushBeds Botanical Bliss: Which organic bed is best for your sleep?
By Nicola Appleton published
In this Avocado Green vs PlushBeds Botanical Bliss comparison piece, we’ll look at which organic mattress is best for your sleep.
Last chance! Get Saatva’s best mattress at a super low price
By Nicola Appleton published
How to buy the Saatva Classic at a super low price — but you’ll have to be quick, our exclusive sale ends soon.
Save up to $1,100 on the Beautyrest Black in today’s Presidents’ Day mattress sales
By Nicola Appleton published
The Beautyrest Black is up to $1,100 cheaper in today’s Presidents’ Day mattress sales, offering the latest in customizable support at a fraction of the price.
How to create a luxury sleep setup for $1,000 in Presidents' Day mattress sales — bed, pillows, sheets and more
By Nicola Appleton published
For less than $1,000 in Presidents' Day mattress sales you can transform your sleep space with many of this year's top-rated sleep products — here's how...
I track mattress deals for a living — 3 luxury beds I’d buy in today’s Presidents’ Day sales
By Nicola Appleton published
With savings of up to $800, the Saatva Classic, Beautyrest Harmony Lux and the Helix Midnight Luxe are the three luxury hybrid mattresses I’d buy in today’s Presidents’ Day sales.
The 5 best Presidents’ Day mattress topper deals to instantly refresh your bed
By Nicola Appleton published
Transform your old mattress for less with these epic Presidents' Day bed topper deals, including 40% off the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt.
The 3 best Presidents' Day mattress sales for people with back pain
By Nicola Appleton published
The Saatva RX, the WinkBed and Purple Plus, three of the best mattresses of back pain, get heavily reduced in Presidents’ Day sales.
I track mattress prices for a living and these are the best Presidents’ Day sales for plus size bodies
By Nicola Appleton published
Three of the best mattresses for heavy people have been reduced in new Presidents’ Day sales.
I’m a sleep writer and this is the luxury mattress I'd buy in Presidents’ Day sales
By Nicola Appleton published
The Stearns & Foster Lux Estate is the luxury bed I recommend to friends — and it's now $400 cheaper in the Presidents’ Day sales.