Nicola Appleton
Nicola is the Sleep Editor at Tom’s Guide. With a career in journalism spanning two decades, Nicola brings experience to the team and the knowledge of what makes a great article, whether that’s a how-to mattress cleaning feature, a deep dive into melatonin gummies, or an in-depth mattress review. As a sleep editor, few better understand how important a decent mattress is to the overall quality of our sleep, and precisely how our sleep impacts our physical and mental health. As well as tackling the vast topic of sleep, Nicola joins the raft of expert mattress specialists at Tom’s Guide, who test and compare a wide range of mattresses in order to guide readers towards the very best options on the market.
Latest articles by Nicola Appleton

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The Helix Midnight Luxe is my top recommendation for side sleepers wanting a cool, comfy hotel-style mattress for couples. And at 27% off in the Memorial Day sales, now is a good time to buy.

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With summer price-hikes looming, now could be your last chance to save $400 on all sizes of the Saatva Classic mattress.

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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.

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The DreamCloud Ultra Hybrid is a marshmallowy-soft mattress that you’ll sink right into without ever feeling unsupported

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RecommendedThe best selling mattress from Helix, we've spent over two years testing this bed designed specifically for side sleepers. Here's everything you need to know about the Helix Midnight Luxe.

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These are the sure-fire signs that your mattress is on the way out and needs replacing right away

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There’s 20% off the Birch Luxe for Earth Day, a luxury organic mattress that provides outstanding cooling comfort for eco-conscious shoppers.

By Claire Davies (CSSC) Published
We’ve slept on and reviewed all the latest mattresses from Helix, Bear, Brooklyn Bedding, Plank, Birch, and Nolah, and these are our top recommendations for comfy, replenishing sleep

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The 5 things I'm doing to get rid of bed bugs — and the 2 things next on my list

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Science says that opting for warmer colored lights in the lead up to bedtime helps cement your circadian rhythm, so you can fall asleep fast.

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Deep sleep is the key to banishing daytime exhaustion and waking up with lots of energy. These are the 5 products I swear by to get more of it.

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Falling asleep on the couch but wide awake in bed? Fix that with this simple nighttime routine switch, say experts.

By Alison Barretta Published
My sleep routine went out the window — these are the products I used to get it back on track.

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The Elemind headband helped me fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m., but here's why I’ll be sticking to cognitive shuffling from now on.

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I was tired all the time, but these easy sleep hacks are helping me wake up refreshed, energized and springing out of bed.

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A board-certified sleep doctor explains how clutter could be contributing to your nighttime anxiety, plus how to break the cycle of a messy bedroom when you're lacking motivation.

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'It’s not just dust; it’s the microscopic critters living in it.' Dr. Stephanie Kayode reveals the overlooked spots triggering your 3 a.m. allergy symptoms

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A sleep doctor shares his trick to falling back to sleep in seconds following 3 a.m. wake-ups — here’s what it is and how to try it tonight.

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This simple hack could be the key to sticking to the '60 minute bedtime rule'

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It's important to remember that when the clocks go forward, our biological clocks stay the same. 'For many individuals, this creates a temporary mismatch between sleep timing and circadian rhythm'

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There's 20% off the Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales — here's how to get it even cheaper.

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If you have back pain and want a Saatva mattress, then it all comes down to the Saatva Classic versus the Saatva RX in today's Presidents' Day sale

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After testing it twice, the Helix Midnight Luxe is the mattress I recommend to side sleepers with back pain (and there's 27% off right now when you use the code TOMS27)
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