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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A mattress that is too firm can cause hip, shoulder and neck pain, plus tingling in the hands and feet. Here’s how to make your firm mattress softer.

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The viral TikTok sweater sleep hack is a DIY version of the Sleep Crown pillow — but is it just as good? I tried it and here’s what it did for my sleep.

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Is the $120 Ostrichpillow worth its luxury price tag? I’ve been sleeping on for weeks — here’s what I think.

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If you’ve recently started snoring, the first thing to do is to rule out sleep apnea, advises a board certified physician.

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A dental guard can help protect your teeth from grinding them in your sleep, but that only solves part of the problem, explains a leading sleep expert.

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What is sleep apnea and how to tell if you have it

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A sleep scientist explains why you could be sweating more than normal during your sleep, plus 5 things you can do to stay cooler at night.

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If you're sleeping over nine hours a night and still feel tired every day, it could be time to see a professional. Here's why...

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This is the best (and worst) sleep position for back pain, according to an orthopedic surgeon. Plus, they reveal how to soothe your tech neck come bedtime.

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A mattress can be both soft and supportive, provided that it contains enough supportive layers.

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Everything you need to know about non-toxic mattresses for greener sleep.

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Avoid these five things right before bed if you want to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night.

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There are so many myths around mattress for back pain – here's what to avoid and what to buy instead.

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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.

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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.

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A neuroscientist explains how to break the cycle of bad decision making and get better sleep tonight.

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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...

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‘‘Lüften’ is a simple but effective sleep hack that can immediately improve your sleep quality. Here’s how…

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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?

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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...

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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.

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Memory foam mattresses can trap heat and cause you to overheat — here are five ways to help your memory foam mattress sleep cooler.

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We take a closer look at the Beautyrest Harmony Lux mattress, helping you to decide whether it's worth the splurge this Presidents' Day.
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