Latest articles by Ruth Jones
Bear mattress sales March 2026: 35% off sitewide
Enjoy 35% off our top-rated cooling bed during this month's Bear mattress sales — our expert analysis.
WinkBeds mattress deals March 2026: 30% off
Shop this month's WinkBeds mattress sale for big savings on its entire range of hybrid and all-foam beds.
Check out the best mattress deals for March 2026
Is it time to upgrade your bed? This month's best mattress sales include offers from Bear, Saatva, Siena, and many more.
'You're not winding down, your stimulating your nervous system' — expert pinpoints the nighttime routine mistake that kept waking me up at 3 a.m. and the $10 gadget that stopped it
Can't keep your hands off your phone at bedtime? This analog alarm clock switch minimizes distractions so you can fall asleep faster and stay asleep
Stop waking up at 3 am — I asked 5 doctors for their best sleep hygiene tips and here’s what they said
The experts explain the habits and lifestyle changes that can help you sleep better and how to make them work for you.
Experts reveal why over 65s with back and hip pain need a warmer bedroom for sleeping — here’s the temperature they recommend
Pain experts explain how adjusting the thermostat can stop you waking up with tight, sore muscles, plus the bedding essentials to stay warm without overheating.
I asked the experts what’s the number one rule of good sleep hygiene and they all said the same thing
There’s no ‘easy fix’ for better sleep — but this gold-standard rule is the best starting point if you want to fall asleep fast and stay asleep.
I’ve been tracking the amount of deep sleep I’m getting using my Apple Watch and I thought it was nowhere near enough — I asked a doctor and their answer surprised me
Two sleep doctors explain what deep sleep is, how much we need and the real number you should be looking for on your Apple Watch sleep tracker.
‘Your sleep banking account is in the red’ — an expert explains why I’m tired all the time, despite getting plenty of sleep at the weekend
Are you catching up on sleep or are you stealing sleep from the week ahead? An experts explains why you're feeling tired and what to do about it.
5 things I would never do after midday as a sleep writer — avoiding these stops my 3 a.m. wake-ups and helps me fall asleep fast
I've spoken to the sleep experts and these are the daytime habits that were keeping me awake — plus the sleep-friendly routine I've switched to.
Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead
This hidden gem iPhone feature turns my phone from a carnival of excitement to an absolute snoozefest. Here's how to do it.
Experts say getting at least 7 hours sleep a night can help you live longer — these gadgets, from $16 can help you hit that goal
Good sleep is the most important health hack but many of us are missing out on vital hours. Fall asleep fast and sleep through the night with the help of this expert-chosen sleep tech, from $16.
I'm done letting back ache and sore hips ruin my sleep — these are my 3 favorite memory foam mattresses for comfier sleep in the extended Presidents' Day sales
These are the memory foam mattresses we rate for easing sore backs and hips, and you can save up to 66% in the extended Presidents' Day sales.
The best Presidents' Day mattress deals of 2026 to help you sleep better for less
Presidents' Day is done but the best mattress deals are still live and we've searched for all the juiciest sales you can shop right now
Everything you need to know before buying a mattress for the first time, from someone who tests mattresses for a living
Three years ago I knew nothing about mattresses but now I'm a bed buying pro. This what you need to know to get the right bed this Presidents' Day.
Presidents' Day mattress sales LIVE 2026 — I'm tracking all of the best deals to help you sleep better from Saatva, Helix, Casper, and much more
The Presidents' Day mattress deals are here and my expert team and I are bringing you all the best mattress, bedding and sleep deals, with offers starting. at just $9.
Why today is a great time to buy a new mattress — and why delaying until Memorial Day might cost you more money
You don't have long left to snap up a good new mattress for less
I thought luxury mattresses were out of my budget but then I tested the DreamCloud — it's indulgence with a $699 price tag (and it comes with free bedding)
I was blown away by the luxury finish of the DreamCloud mattress but it was the mid-range price tag that impressed me most — plus indulgent but budget-friendly additions to your sleep routine.
‘It’s added an hour to my sleep’: NextSense is waging war on 3 a.m. wake ups with new sleep tracking earbuds that know when you’re about to wake up in the night, then help you fall back asleep
I spoke to NextSense CEO Jonathan Berent to learn how the newly-launched Smartbuds are going from tracking your sleep to actively improving it.
I didn't think this cheap mattress could provide proper back support, but 5 months on and I'm still waking up pain-free
Editor's ChoiceOur in-depth and unfiltered review of the Siena Signature Mattress, including lab testing and expert insight into why this mattress is a dream for back sleepers.
I tested the Saatva Classic mattress and this feature is a game changer for seniors (I've already sent the link to my 69-year-old mom)
As soon as Saatva's Presidents' Day mattress sale dropped I sent the link to my mom, because this luxury bed has one feature seniors shouldn't overlook.
What mattresses do hotels use?
Our expert guide to the mattresses used by the most celebrated hotels around the world (and yes, you can buy them)
Are your best years for sleeping behind you? Women’s health specialist shares what to expect in your 30s, 40s and 50s — and how to fight back
From pregnancy insomnia to postmenopause joint ache, women's hormones can cause a rollercoaster of sleep issues. Our experts explain what to do about it.
