Ruth is currently Homes Editor on Tom's Guide's sister site TechRadar, where she reviews and writes about everything from air fryers to vacuum cleaners to coffee machines, as well as the latest smart home gadgets. Prior to making the shift to Homes, Ruth was Tom's Guide's Sleep Editor. A certified Sleep Science Coach, she 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.
Latest articles by Ruth Hamilton

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For its tween and teen audience, the gamification of sleep is likely to be the opposite of relaxing.

By Ruth Hamilton Published
Adding an eye mask to your sleep setup makes you learn more effectively and boosts reaction times, according to new research.

By Ruth Hamilton Published
Tempur-Pedic's Presidents' Day sale is in full swing, with major discounts across the range. These prices won't last long...

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It's widely believed that a full moon means a disrupted night; we consider whether there's any truth to those claims.

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Most sleep experts suggest putting away your devices in the hours before bed. We explore if, and how, screens impact on our sleep.

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We take a closer look, to see if there's any truth behind this much-parroted sleep statistic.

By Jo Plumridge Published
Amerisleep's AS2 gets high praise from customers for helping with back pain. Could it be a good fit for you? We take a closer look.

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We spoke to a sleep expert to find out how sleep (or lack of) affects how we regulate our moods... and if there's anything we can do about it.

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Sleep expert shares their advice for starting your winter morning alert and ready to go.

By Ruth Hamilton Published
Give your old mattress a premium Tempur-Pedic feel for a much, much lower price.

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A clear guide to how big a king size mattress is in the US and the US, and the different king bed options available.

By Ruth Hamilton Published
Here's exactly how to improve your chances getting the sleep you need to recover quickly.

By Ruth Hamilton Published
Want to become more of a morning person? These are the best alarm sounds to fight off grogginess.

By Ruth Hamilton Published
Here's how to trap the warm air in (and keep the chill out), so you don't have to have your heating on all winter.

By Ruth Hamilton Published
Sleep expert explains the science of sleep talk, and whether it should be a cause for concern.

By Ruth Hamilton Published
The Saatva Classic, our top-rated mattress, is getting a price rise tomorrow – buy today and you can still take advantage of our $400 off deal, too.

By Ruth Hamilton Published
Struggling to drag yourself out of bed? Here's how to ease the pain of winter wakeups.

By Jo Plumridge Published
If you're wondering are memory foam mattresses hot, the answer is yes and no. Here's why…

By Ruth Hamilton Published
We spoke to a sleep expert about the science of nightmares, and how to get some good shut-eye this Halloween.
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