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

By Nicola Appleton Published
Give yourself the gift of sleep this Christmas with 5 luxury mattresses to shop now — but you’ll have to be quick.

By Nicola Appleton Published
Give yourself the gift of a luxurious night’s sleep this Christmas with the Birch Natural Luxe Mattress, now up to $499 off.

By Nicola Appleton Published
From poor memory, low moods, and difficulty concentrating — these are the seven key signs that you could be in sleep debt without even realizing it.

By Jo Plumridge Published
It’s DreamCloud vs Helix in this luxury hybrid mattress head-to-head

By Nicola Appleton Published
Sleep debt, also known as sleep deficit, is when you get less sleep than your body needs. It's possible to pay back some sleep debt, but not all. Here's how.

By Grace Franks Published
DreamCloud takes on Casper in this hybrid head to head — but which mattress is best for your sleep?

By Nicola Appleton Published
Pillows, weighted blankets, mattresses and more — a sleep writer's pick of the best Christmas sleep gifts still discounted in the Cyber Monday sales.

By Nicola Appleton Published
How to use our exclusive Saatva Cyber Monday sale offer to save $400 on the brand's three best luxury mattresses.

By Rachael Penn Published
We look at the key differences between the Purple Original and the Purple Plus mattress to help you choose between them in the Cyber Monday sales.

By Nicola Appleton Published
Helix, Sleep Number and Brooklyn Bedding – three mattresses I recommend to help couples sleep soundly in the same again this Cyber Monday.

By Nicola Appleton Published
Bought a new mattress in the Black Friday sales? Keep it in pristine condition with these top five bedding deals.

By Nicola Appleton Published
It’s not too late to buy a new mattress in the Black Friday mattress sales — the 11 most popular deals are still live.

By Nicola Appleton Published
This Allswell starts at just $70, but you’ll have to be quick – it’s selling out fast.

By Nicola Appleton Published
The Saatva RX is designed to ease chronic back pain, and it’s $400 with our exclusive Black Friday deal.

By Jo Plumridge Published
Compare the key differences between the Saatva Classic and the Puffy Cloud before you buy this Black Friday.

By Jo Plumridge Published
We compare the Saatva Classic and the Leesa Legend Hybrid to help you choose between them in the Black Friday mattress sales.

By Nicola Appleton Published
From The Military Sleep Method to guided breathing, use these sleep techniques to banish your Sunday Scaries for good.

By Nicola Appleton Published
Tom’s Guide exclusive Black Friday Saatva sale sees $400 knocked off mattress orders of $1,000 and more — see below for exclusive access.

By Nicola Appleton Published
Respiratory issues, allergic reactions and bacterial infections are health conditions that can be born from not cleaning our mattresses often enough.

By Rachael Penn Published
Getting it wet is just one way you could be ruining your memory foam mattress – here's why

By Nicola Appleton Published
Helix is slicing the price of all mattresses, including the Helix Midnight Luxe, by 25% ahead of Black Friday.

By Nicola Appleton Published
Torn between the Helix Midnight and Midnight Luxe mattress? Here's five key differences to help you choose between them

By Nicola Appleton Published
Stock up on sweet potatoes but cut out the citrus — these are the foods that are impacting the quality of your sleep.
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