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.
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The luxury hybrid I rely on to banish achy hips and shoulders has dropped back down to its lowest price of the year ahead in the Presidents' Day sales

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From breathing activities to strict boundaries surrounding your news consumption, two sleep doctors share their advice to calm your stressed out nervous system for better sleep.

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The FEPPO Mattress Vacuum Cleaner detects and then kills dust mites and mold on sight, before sterilizing the surface area with 140°F heat and UV light. And I can't stop using it

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From hot flashes to nighttime anxiety, sleep disturbances are common during perimenopause. Here are four expert-approved strategies to overcoming them...

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Experts explain how forest bathing, an ancient Japanese meditation technique, is helping me stay asleep all night

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Using a sunrise alarm clock has stopped my doomscrolling habit in its tracks, helping me to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night.

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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

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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.

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Doctors explain why I’m wide awake at 3am, plus share tips on how to fall back to sleep.

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An organisation expert helped me declutter my bombsite of a bedroom. Here's how, plus why tidying up will help me sleep better.

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Editor's ChoiceThe 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.

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What exactly is the German mattress hack and is it better for couples than the Scandinavian Sleep Method? We take a closer look.

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If you usually sleep separately but are thrown together for the holidays, here’s how you can both get the rest you need.

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'Tis the season... to feel so overwhelmed that you can't sleep. A sleep expert reveals her tips to sleeping better this Christmas.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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The DreamCloud Classic is excellent value for money, thanks to its quality construction and being supremely comfortable for side sleepers

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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.

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Wait for Black Friday and you'll pay the same price for your mattress and risk having to wait longer for it if it isn't out of stock. We’re calling it — now's the time to buy.

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The Saatva Classic has taken the award for the Best Mattress for Back Pain in our inaugural Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards — here’s why.

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Buy a queen Helix Midnight Luxe for $1,751 in new Black Friday mattress sale — that's the lowest price of the year

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I’ve slept on and tested the Helix Midnight and the Midnight Luxe, and there’s only one mattress I’d consider buying in today's Labor Day sales.

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If you're shopping for a new mattress for side sleepers in the Labor Day sales, the Helix Midnight Luxe and Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress are your two best options — here's why.
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