Ruth is an experienced Senior Staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things sleep and mattresses. She writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of experts who share her passion. She is also our specialist on memory foam — she’s flown around the world to see memory foam being made — and leads our hotel mattress content. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses, from Helix to Nectar to Simba, to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.
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Allergen expert Dr. George Du Toit explains why now is peak dust mite season, plus the specific way to vacuum your mattress to protect against allergy flare-ups

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Our guide to the best sleep earbuds for noise masking, comfort and noise cancellation, tested by audio editors and sleep experts.

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RecommendedReview We tested the Leesa Original mattress in our Sleep Lab then slept on it for four weeks: our full, honest review.

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Our expert guide to saving big on Eight Sleep's most innovative smart mattress cover

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Everything you need to know about this month's Nolah mattress sale, including how to save on top-rated beds for side sleepers.

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Our sleep tech experts recommend the best smart beds and smart mattresses to regulate your temperature, customize your bed and track your health.

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Editor's ChoiceI slept on Orion's Sleep System, a smart mattress cover that uses water-based cooling to fight night sweats and overheating. Here's my full honest review.

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As if the commute wasn't bad enough, now we have to worry about bed bugs on the train? Everything you need to know and how to keep your mattress safe.

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I tested the Fitbit Air and Oura Ring 5 to see which is best for sleeping tracking. After comparing the results, this is the sleep tracker that I'd recommend.

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As Helix, Bear, and Leesa give shoppers a full 365 nights to test out their beds, we dive into why buying a mattress without an adequate sleep trial could cost you big

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Enjoy 35% off our top-rated cooling bed during this month's Bear mattress sales — our expert analysis.

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Purple's October mattress sales are here, and the brand's signature bed is up to $520 off in this month's deal

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I love my Withings Sleep Analyzer for its comfort and convenience — you can save $40 on it in today's Amazon Prime Day sale.

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I've scoured the Prime Day sales to find the biggest deals on sleep tech, bedding and more from just $7, to help you sleep better this winter.

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From DreamCloud to Zinus, these are the October Prime Day mattress deals worth browsing at Amazon and beyond, all chosen by a certified sleep science coach.

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The Hatch Sleep Clock combines a sunrise wake ups with contactless sleep tracking — and there's 20% off in the Prime Day sale.

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The best sleep trackers we've tested in our lab provide accurate insights into your quality of sleep, how much you're getting, and how to improve it for optimal health and recovery.

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Our expert guide to the savings in this month's Casper sale, including big discounts on top-rated mattress bundles and where to find the best deals on budget beds

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I've been sleeping on Purple's DreamLayer pillow and it's immediate comfort for every sleep style. Here's how to save

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The Original mattress is a side sleeper friendly all-foam bed from online mattress giant Casper and you can save big with this Amazon Prime Day deal.

By Claire Davies (CSSC) Last updated
Our experts have found the best mattress sales from Amazon, DreamCloud, Saatva and more to shop today

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Designed for high-intensity movement and hands-on lifestyles I spoke to QALO CEO Jake Curreri about the launch of the SL-1 smart band

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The Saatva Classic is our editor's favorite mattress and our top pick for all sleep styles. Here's how to save big on it today.

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The 'vampire hormone' is key to helping you fall asleep and sleep through the night. An insomnia doctor explains what it is, why it works, and two key steps to get more of it.

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Editor's ChoiceI slept on the Downright Mackenza WD pillow for three weeks. Here's my full honest review of the traditional feel, versatile design and luxury price tag
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