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
Neuroscientist explains why we binge eat and doom scroll more after a bad night’s sleep
By Nicola Appleton published
A neuroscientist explains how to break the cycle of bad decision making and get better sleep tonight.
What is the Beautyrest Black and should you buy it in the Presidents’ Day mattress sales?
By Nicola Appleton published
You can save up to $1,100 on the Beautyrest Black in an early Presidents' Day mattress sale. But should you buy it? Let's find out...
Why you should sleep with the windows open — even in winter
By Nicola Appleton published
‘‘Lüften’ is a simple but effective sleep hack that can immediately improve your sleep quality. Here’s how…
DreamCloud vs DreamCloud Premier Rest mattress: both are 50% off today, but which is best for you?
By Nicola Appleton published
There’s 50% off both the DreamCloud Hybrid and the DreamCloud Premier Rest in an early Presidents’ Day sale — but which mattress should you buy?
If you see or smell this on your mattress, it has gone moldy — here’s what to do next
By Nicola Appleton published
A moldy mattress impacts your health and sleep quality, but it isn’t always easy to detect. We’ll walk you through how to spot mold on your mattress, plus what to do if you find it.
How to remove mattress stains — get rid of pee, vomit, yellow stains and more
By Nicola Appleton published
Accidents happen, so here's how to remove pee, vomit and yellow mattress stains in seven easy steps.
Saatva's best mattress for back pain is up to $569 off this weekend, but should you wait for Presidents' Day sales?
By Nicola Appleton published
Save up to $569 on Saatva's best mattress for back pain in new flash sale — but will you get a better deal by waiting for the Presidents' Day sales? Let's find out.
Beautyrest Harmony Lux vs Beautyrest Black: Which luxury mattress should you buy?
By Nicola Appleton published
Beautyrest has launched its Presidents’ Day sale and both the Harmony Lux and Beautyrest Black are reduced in price, but which should you choose? Here’s how to pick...
Nectar’s best mattress drops to just $349 in flash sale ahead of Presidents’ Day
By Nicola Appleton published
Save up to $720 on Nectar's best mattress, plus buy a bedding bundle worth $599 for just $159 — but you'll have to be quick
Sleep expert shares biggest mistake people make when waking up in the middle of the night
By Nicola Appleton published
Staying asleep all night is hard — here are three things you should do if you keep waking up in the middle of the night, and one thing to avoid at all costs.
How to make a memory foam mattress sleep cooler
By Nicola Appleton published
Memory foam mattresses can trap heat and cause you to overheat — here are five ways to help your memory foam mattress sleep cooler.
7 signs that you have dust mites in your mattress — and why that's bad for your sleep
By Nicola Appleton published
You can’t see dust mites, but these are the seven tell-tale signs they're lurking in your mattress. Plus, we reveal how to get ride of dust mites quickly.
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress review 2024
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Tempur-Adapt mattress is a premium mattress — but does that mean premium sleep? After reviewing it for three weeks, this is what we think…
Quick! Take up to $600 off the Purple mattress in brand new sale — here's how
By Nicola Appleton published
Save up to $600 off of the Purple Original mattress at Mattress Warehouse — but is it still better to buy direct from Purple?
Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress review 2024
By Alex Temblador last updated
After three weeks of testing out the Helix Dusk Luxe, these are our honest thoughts from the review process…
How to return a mattress in a box — what you need to know before Presidents’ Day sales
By Nicola Appleton published
Before you buy a new mattress in the Presidents’ Day sales, find out how you can return a mattress in a box.
What is the Beautyrest Harmony Lux mattress and should you buy it in the Presidents' Day sales?
By Nicola Appleton published
We take a closer look at the Beautyrest Harmony Lux mattress, helping you to decide whether it's worth the splurge this Presidents' Day.
Loved the Scandinavian Sleep Method? Try these 7 hacks for cleaner, better sleep
By Nicola Appleton published
From airing your duvet in freezing temperatures to hot baths before bed, there's more to Scandi sleep hacks than separate blankets.
Which is the best Nectar mattress in 2024? Everything you need to know
By Nicola Appleton published
Trying to choose the best Nectar mattress for you? Here's how to pick between the sleep brand's memory foam and hybrid beds.
There’s only one real benefit of sleeping naked — but it’s a big one, even in winter
By Nicola Appleton published
It might go against your natural instinct to stay warm, but sleeping naked in winter can benefit your sleep in a big way — here’s how.
Can an apple really wake you up faster than a cup of coffee? A nutritionist responds
By Nicola Appleton published
Some say an apple is better at waking you up than a cup of coffee, but is that true? Here’s what the nutritionists say...
DreamCloud has launched its early Presidents' Day sale, but is it any good?
By Nicola Appleton published
Prices start at $449 for DreamCloud's best-selling hybrid mattress this weekend, but should you buy now or wait for the Presidents' Day sales?
Should you take melatonin gummies to fall asleep fast? Here's what a doctor thinks
By Nicola Appleton published
Two sleep doctors answer everything you need to know about melatonin gummies, including the side effects, how long they last and how many you should take.