Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
This is the worst type of mattress to buy if you have back pain
There are so many myths around mattress for back pain – here's what to avoid and what to buy instead.
How much does a mattress cost and how much should you spend?
There’s a mattress to suit every budget and sleep style, so let’s break down what'll you get for your money whether you have a few hundred to spend thousands.
3 reasons to buy a new mattress this weekend — don’t wait for the Presidents’ Day sales
The deals are red hot but the mattresses are selling out fast — don’t wait for the Presidents’ Day sales to buy the bed you’ve got your eye on.
Neuroscientist explains why we binge eat and doom scroll more after a bad night’s sleep
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?
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
‘‘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?
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?
Beautyrest Harmony Lux vs Beautyrest Black: Which luxury mattress should you buy?
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...
Sleep expert shares biggest mistake people make when waking up in the middle of the night
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
Memory foam mattresses can trap heat and cause you to overheat — here are five ways to help your memory foam mattress sleep cooler.
What is the Beautyrest Harmony Lux mattress and should you buy it in the Presidents' Day sales?
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
From airing your duvet in freezing temperatures to hot baths before bed, there's more to Scandi sleep hacks than separate blankets.
There’s only one real benefit of sleeping naked — but it’s a big one, even in winter
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
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?
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
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.
Not all mattress covers can be removed for washing — here's why
Only remove your mattress cover for washing if the manufacturer explicitly states its safe to do so. Here’s why...
This is why doctors drink coffee before taking a power nap
A doctor on TikTok explains how combining your coffee with a daytime power nap maximises your energy levels post-sleep.
Game-changing new wearable detects obstructive sleep apnea symptoms at home
People with obstructive sleep apnea symptoms can now get a diagnosis and treatment much sooner, thanks to a pioneering sleep apnea detection device.
7 things in your bedroom that are keeping you awake at night — and how to fix them
Longing to stay asleep all night? A certified sleep coach reveals the common bedroom mistakes that could be behind why you keep waking up.
Five mistakes people make when buying a mattress topper for back pain
Avoid these five common mistakes people make when buying a mattress topper for back pain.
7 tips for sleeping better in 2024 — get the best sleep of your life this year
I'm a sleep writer and these are the seven tips I'm following to get the best sleep of my life in 2024.
Expert reveals the best position to help you stay asleep all night if you keep waking up
A sleep posture expert reveals the two ideal sleep positions to help you stay asleep all night – and it's bad news for stomach sleepers.
