Latest articles by Ruth Jones
Build a 5-star hotel bedroom at home with these luxury bedding finds from Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and more
Everything you need to turn your bedroom into a hotel suite — the tips, tricks and products you'll find in resorts and hotels around the world.
I'm waking up full of energy after a doctor helped me fix this simple sleep hygiene mistake I didn't realize I was making
Doctors explain how my pre-bed routine was harming my sleep and the easy changes that have me sleeping through the night and waking up before my alarm, full of energy.
This 'gold standard' sleep tracker is the closest I'll ever get to a real sleep study — 3 ways it has already improved my sleep, from sleeping longer to sleeping deeper
My Withings sleep tracker is helping me identify and solve problems in my sleep so I can wake up with a spring in my step — here's how it's taking my sleep scores higher and higher.
I thought this cheap firm mattress would never suit side sleepers but after a week of retesting, I’ve been forced to eat my words
I've changed how I sleep on the Siena mattress and discovered a new world of pressure relief — here's everything side sleepers need to know.
Vagus nerve stimulators promise to ease nighttime anxiety and prevent 3 a.m. wakeups — here's how to do it at home (without spending $900)
An expert explains how to employ vagus nerve stimulation for free at home, to ease anxiety and improve sleep. All you need is some cold water...
Saatva's Sleep Week sale is nearly over, so don't miss this year's biggest saving so far on our favorite luxury hotel mattress
Save $400 on the luxury mattress that revolutionized our editor's sleep in this last-chance Sleep Week sale at Saatva.
Over 65? Doctors say spending less time in bed could increase how much deep sleep you get — here's how and why it's vital for ageing well
Presented by Helix Sleep
Deep sleep declines with age, but experts explain how maximizing sleep efficiency can help seniors enjoy more deep sleep and avoid 3 a.m. wake ups.
5 signs your mattress is why you keep waking up during the night — plus, 3 quick fixes to boost your comfort
Presented by Helix Sleep
Insights and hacks from a professional mattress tester
'80% of people with sleep apnea don't know they have it' — the signs and sleep tracker metrics to look for, according to a Samsung Health scientist
Snoring is the 'hallmark of sleep apnea', a doctor says, but there are other signs and metrics to look for on your sleep tracker. Here's what you need to know...
3 doctors recommended this sleep hygiene tip and it's why I'm finally waking up with loads of energy — here's how it works
Here's the simple, doctor-approved sleep hygiene tip that's finally helping me to wake up with energy
The flippable Plank Firm is unlike any hard bed I’ve tested — it’s ultra-supportive yet so comfy. Here’s why it’s still the best firm mattress online
Presented by Helix Sleep
I love firm mattresses and the Plank is the firmest I've tested, delivering unyielding support like nothing else. Here's why I think it's the best firm mattress you can buy today.
Research shows 53% of us only sleep well 4 nights a week and anxiety is a leading cause — an expert explains how to sleep better every night and skip the 3 a.m. wake ups
Resmed has found only one-third of adults claim to sleep well every night — Dr. Carlos Nunez explains expert rules for beating the odds and getting good sleep, night after night.
Naps are a great way to stave off sleep deprivation and cope with burnout and fatigue but timing is key to prevent 3am wake ups
Presented by Helix Sleep
An expert explains how to nap without ruining your sleep and why siestas are so loved by people in 'Blue Zones.'
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.
'You're not winding down, you're 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.
