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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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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Keeping your bedroom dark and cool like a cave is the underrated sleep hack of the summer — here’s how it works.

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Wearing socks to bed can actually help lower your core temperature, explain doctors. But does it really work? I tried it to see.

By Alex Hughes Published
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025

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Study shows that three nights of poor sleep can impact cardiovascular health.

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As a side sleeper I love the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, and there's 27% off plus a free bedding bundle ahead of Memorial Day

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The Helix Midnight is a hugely popular mattress for side sleepers. Is the updated version an improvement on the original? Here’s what I think after sleeping on it for the past week.

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A nighttime routine can help you fall asleep faster and wake up energized — here's what you need to do.

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Accidents happen, so here's how to remove pee, vomit, smells, and yellow mattress stains in seven easy steps.

By Nicola Appleton, Ruth Jones Last updated
Which Nectar mattress is the bed in a box for you? Here's our guide to the Nectar mattress line-up, tested and chosen by experts.

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Screen time in bed is linked to poor quality sleep, a new study shows — here’s why, plus how to break the habit.

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Want to save money and switch your mattress for a bed topper? We don’t recommend it, here’s why…

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Seven tell-tale signs dust mites are lurking in your mattress, plus how to get rid of them quickly.

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The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress is a dream for side sleepers, and it's 27% off for Sleep Week.

By Nicola Appleton Published
There's $775 off the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales, and it's a dream for both back and side sleepers.

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Thinking of buying a mattress in a box in the Presidents' Day sales? Here's how to return it if it's not right for your sleep.

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Saatva's Presidents' Day sale has landed, taking $400 off all mattresses over $1,000. This is what I'd buy as a bed tester with lower back pain.

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Sleeping on your stomach can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain. But the right mattress can help with all that.

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Dust mites can aggravate allergies and disrupt your sleep. Here’s how to remove them from your mattress, pillows and bedding.

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Should you buy an affordable bed or a luxury mattress? Here's how to choose between them, plus what you get for your money.

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Rather than focusing on how often you're waking at night, consider instead how rested you feel overall.
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