Ruth Hamilton
Sleep expert and and Certified Sleep Science Coach Ruth is your go-to person for all things snooze-related, from advice on what mattress will suit you best, to tips on how to improve your sleep habits. She was acting Sleep Editor on Tom's Guide for a year, and now heads up the sleep team on sister site TechRadar. Ruth has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest, and has had to implement a one-in-one-out pillow policy for fear of getting smothered by them in the night. As well as following all the industry trends and advancements in the mattress and bedding world, she regularly speaks to other sleep experts to delve into the science behind a great night's sleep, and offer you advice to help you get there.
Latest articles by Ruth Hamilton
Get $400 off this hotel-style mattress for Labor Day
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Saatva Classic mattress is an ultra-luxurious, customizable mattress, and with our special link, you can knock a massive $400 off ticket price.
Early Labor Day deal knocks almost $1,000 off one of the best mattresses for hot sleepers
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow has had a major price-drop ahead of Labor Day.
Birch vs Awara: which organic mattress is best?
By Ruth Hamilton published
Birch and Awara are both natural latex hybrid mattresses. Both come highly recommended, so we take a closer look to help you figure out which one you should.
Nectar vs Siena mattress: which budget-friendly memory foam mattress is best?
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Nectar and Siena memory foam mattresses come from the same parent company, and both offer excellent value for money. We help you decide which is right for you.
What is a pillow-top and do I need one on my mattress?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We explain what a pillow-top is, and how it differs from a tight top and Euro top.
What is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and what does it mean for my mattress?
By Ruth Hamilton published
A simple guide to what OEKO-TEX Standard 100 means for a fabric – as well as related certifications like OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton and Made in Green.
What is a mattress in a box? Plus, 8 signs they suit your sleep best
By Claire Davies last updated
Boxed mattresses are popular, but what are they and are they any good? Here's what you need to know…
Mattress in a box vs traditional mattress: which is better?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We compare bed in a box models to ones delivered flat, on convenience, speed of delivery, comfort and quality.
The best Bear mattress deals in May: big discounts plus plenty of freebies
By Millie Fender last updated
This month's Bear mattress sale knocks 35% off, and sweetens the deal with free bedding – here's how to claim.
Our top-rated luxury mattress just got a major price drop
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The Saatva Classic delivers hotel-level luxury, and the current deal delivers the cheapest prices we've seen all year... by some margin.
Is the Helix Dawn Luxe mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Dawn Luxe is a firm mattress for back sleepers – here's our hands on review.
Your weekend lie-in is bad for your gut, new study finds
By Ruth Hamilton published
Shifting your sleep schedule by just 90 minutes linked to more 'unhealthy' gut microbes.
This 2-minute trick is the quickest way to cool down at night
By Ruth Hamilton published
Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? This is a super-simple way to cool down fast.
Are beds that come in a box good? We asked two mattress makers
By Ruth Hamilton published
Bed-in-a-box mattresses are everywhere, but are you making a quality compromise compared to traditional mattresses?
This is the best seat to reserve if you want to sleep on a plane
By Ruth Hamilton published
Sleeping on a plane can be a challenge, but this is where to sit to give yourself the best shot.
Is the Leesa Sapira mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We went hands-on with the luxurious Leesa Sapira – here's what we discovered.
Purple Original mattress review 2024
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
The Purple Original mattress stands out with its innovative gel grid, which flexes when you move. But is this unique bed-in-a-box right for you?
What's the best position to sleep in when it's hot? We asked a sleep posture expert
By Ruth Hamilton published
Shifting sleep position could help cool you down on muggy nights – here's how.
Is the Nolah Original 10 mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We went hands-on with the original Nolah mattress – here's who it will and won't suit.
Dreamfoam Essential mattress review 2024
By Karen Freeman last updated
This budget-friendly memory foam mattress from Brooklyn Bedding is a brilliant basic model, and comes in tons of sizes and thickness options.
Bed rotting: viral TikTok 'self-care' trend really is as bad as it sounds, say the experts
By Ruth Hamilton published
Lying in bed all day might feel tempting, but it'll ruin your sleep.
Incredible cheap Tempur mattress topper deal just got extended
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Missed the Tempur topper deal that won Prime Day? There's still a major discount available, but only on the queen size.
7 cheap mattress topper deals still available – upgrade your bed from $25
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Prime Day delivered some excellent mattress topper deals, and a number of the models still have discounts.