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
4 essential things to check before buying a mattress on Amazon
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
If you're hoping to pick up a cheap mattress on Amazon this Prime Day, there are certain things you need to check first.
I'm a Sleep Editor, and this is the only good Prime Day mattress deal
By Ruth Hamilton published
This year's Prime Day mattress deals are very underwhelming, with this one exception.
5 reasons you SHOULDN'T buy a mattress on Amazon in the Prime Day sales
By Alison Barretta published
Amazon will be flush with Prime Day deals, but if it's a new mattress you're shopping for, it's best avoided. Here's what you need to know...
Our #1 memory foam mattress is 33% off for Prime Day, and you don't even need a Prime membership
By Ruth Hamilton published
Nectar is getting in on the Amazon Prime Day action with its own discounts. Here's how to save.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress review 2024
By Alex Temblador published
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature is an affordable hybrid mattress that's available in three firmness options. Here's our review
Leesa Studio mattress hands-on review: the perfect budget Tempur alternative
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Leesa Studio mattress is a lower mid-range, all foam mattress with a sleep feel that's surprisingly close to a certain, much pricer luxury brand.
Save $500 on some of the most sumptuous mattresses on the market
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The Beautyrest Black is a luxuriously thick, ultra customizable mattress made with premium materials. Don't miss your chance to get up to $500 off.
Is dense memory foam better quality? Your guide to the mattress specs to look for
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
We spoke to a mattress manufacturer to find out how important foam density is to mattress comfort and longevity.
One of the best mattress for back pain just hit an all-time low price
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Awara Natural Hybrid offers lightly cushioned support that's perfect for those struggling with pain, and there's incredible deal on right now.
This sub-$200 mattress offer is perfect for students and spare rooms
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Walmart's Allswell mattress has 2,500 5-star reviews, and is absurdly cheap right now.
This bargain cooling mattress is cheaper than ever in the Independence Day sales
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Cocoon by Sealy Chill is always a bargain, but this 4th of July mattress deal delivers even lower prices.
The perfect side sleeper mattress just dropped to an all-time low price
By Ruth Hamilton published
Helix's Midnight hybrid is the cheapest we've ever seen it in this unmissable 4th of July mattress deal.
Serta's budget-friendly bed in a box bed just got even cheaper in the 4th of July sales
By Ruth Hamilton published
Pick up a comfy and convenient mattress from this leading bed brand with 10% off this 4th of July.
Is the Birch Luxe Natural mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We went hands-on with the Birch Luxe Natural mattress to see if it's worth upgrading from the regular model.
All your biggest memory foam questions answered
By Ruth Hamilton published
What is memory foam actually made from? Should it be springy or sinky? What does open cell mean? We asked an expert.
WinkBeds mattress sales and deals for May: take $300 off this top-rated luxury mattress
By Paul Dimery last updated
You'll find everything you need to know about WinkBeds mattress sales and WinkBeds discount codes here.
Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper review 2024
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper offers luxurious comfort that's similar to its full-fledged mattresses, but at a much lower cost.
Is the Helix Dusk mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Helix Dusk is specifically for back or stomach sleepers. We went hands-on with one to see how it performs in practice.
Mattress jargon-buster: all the different foam types explained
By Ruth Hamilton published
Struggling to work out the kinds of foam used in mattresses? This guide runs down the different types, and how they're used.
Should I buy the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress?
By Ruth Hamilton published
Our hands-on review of Bear's most advanced mattress, designed especially for athletes.
3 hot weather sleep mistakes you're probably making (and what to do instead)
By Ruth Hamilton published
Temperatures are rising, but are you going the right way about keeping cool?
I just learned that pillow-tops are all a big con – but I still want one on my mattress
By Ruth Hamilton published
Pillow-tops aren't what they seem, but here's why I'm not too mad about it
Should I buy the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We went hands-on with the Brooklyn Signature Hybrid mattress – here's what we learned.