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.
Latest articles by Ruth Jones

Fall asleep fast in a heatwave with this magnesium-packed bedtime iced tea — here's why it works and how to make it
By Ruth Jones Published
Our fave summer sleep drink uses chamomile, cooling peppermint, and electrolyte-rich coconut water to lower your core temperature from the inside out

The 30 best Prime Day mattress and bedding deals, from $10 — vetted and tracked by our sleep experts
By Claire Davies Last updated
There are scores of Amazon Prime Day mattress deals live today, but few are actually worth it. We've put our sleep team's five+ years of Prime Day sales knowledge to good use to track down today's absolute best offers

From the 'caveman method' to the 'frozen salt water fan trick' — 7 expert-approved ways to cool your bedroom and sleep well in a heatwave
By Ruth Jones Published
Don't let a heatwave ruin your sleep. We've tested 7 ways to stay cool in bed and these were our winners.

Don't wait for Prime Day — shop this cooling mattress topper deal today and get ahead of the heatwaves
By Ruth Jones Published
Heatwaves are forecast but your sleep doesn't have to suffer, thanks to this cooling mattress topper deal from Temur-Pedic.

Waking up at 3 a.m. was ruining my sleep score — until I tried the 7:1 sleep rule and now I'm hitting 90
By Ruth Jones Published
From falling asleep faster to sleeping through the night, here's all the ways the 7:1 rule is boosting my sleep tracker data.

A tech CEO bought his entire team this $3,000 smart mattress cover — here's why
By Ruth Jones Published
Here's why the Eight Sleep smart mattress cover can help manage insomnia and improve productivity.

Reading in bed was causing me to wake up at 3 a.m. — until an insomnia expert made this simple routine tweak to help me sleep through
By Ruth Jones Published
Reading in bed might help you destress but it can also cause this one major issue in your sleep. An expert explains why and what to do instead.

What pillows do hotels use? Four Seasons, Marriott, Westin and more
By Becky George, Ruth Jones Last updated
Don't try and smuggle a pillow home in your luggage — you can enjoy luxury vacation comfort at home year-round with these pillows used by your favorite hotels.

Sleep Number has filed for bankruptcy — here's what that means for your smart mattress
By Ruth Jones Published
Sleep Number plans a sale to bedding brand Sleep Country Canada — here's what will happen to your Sleep Number mattress and app.

I tried a Chief Medical Officer's hack to fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. and it worked — here's why
By Ruth Jones Published
It's all about putting the brakes on stressful, anxious thoughts so that you can drift back to sleep quickly

'I was exhausted after waking up at 3 a.m. each night — until I tried this 20-minute energy reset approved by doctors'
By Ruth Jones Published
Are 3 a.m. wake-ups making you feel exhausted by midday? Try this 20-minute technique to beat the afternoon slump without ruining your nighttime sleep.

Tempur-Pedic is having a secret sale and you can save up to $3,500 on a luxury cooling mattress
By Ruth Jones Published
Shop Tempur-Pedic's sectret sale and save big on a luxurious cooling mattress that can help soothe aches and pains. Here's everything you need to know.

These are the best hotel mattresses of 2026
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Good sleep is the best souvenir of any vacation and with the best hotel mattresses, tested and approved by experts, you can enjoy luxury comfort every night.

'I sleep much faster and way deeper': DUSQ's new wearable detects 3 a.m. wake ups and sends you straight back to deep sleep in first for sleep tracking
By Ruth Jones Published
The DUSQ sleep tracker doesn't just monitor your sleep, it aims to actively improve it by detecting even minor disruptions and sending you straight back to deep sleep. Here's how it works.

Is dreaming a sign of good sleep? It depends on one key factor, experts say
By Ruth Jones Published
Dreams are a regular part of sleep but are your dream-filled nights a sign your sleep quality is being affected? I asked the experts and this is what they told me...

Anxiety and stress were keeping me awake — until experts shared a simple bedtime rule to help me fall asleep fast
By Ruth Jones Published
Struggling to sleep due to anxiety and stress? Discover the simple, expert-backed bedtime rule that eased my racing mind so that I could fall asleep faster.

I kept waking up at 3 a.m. until I ditched this 'healthy' sleep habit — an expert explains why I had to stop it
By Ruth Jones Published
Experts explain why your 'early nights' might actually be causing your poor sleep and 3 a.m. wake-ups, and how to catch up on rest without ruining your sleep...

Amazon Prime Day queen mattress deals for under $200 — better sleep on a budget, chosen by experts
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Prime Day is coming but don't wait to save on a mattress — I've found 3 queen beds under $200 in the Prime Day sales, with deals from Zinus, EGOHOME and more.

What mattress does the Hilton use — and where to buy it
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Hilton's exclusive mattresses serve guests around the globe and with this guide, we'll explore how to get one in your own home — and how to save on one of the most affordable hotel beds.

This $2 household staple stops bed bugs ruining your vacation and is small enough to fit in your carry-on
By Ruth Jones Published
Bed bug infestations often start with a vacation but you can avoid bringing pests home with this one simple item you can slip in your carry-on.

Waking up with zero energy this summer? You're probably making this common sleep mistake — here's how to fix it
By Ruth Jones Published
Running a fan might seem like the only way to sleep in the summer heat but if you're making this common mistake, you might end up sleeping worse than ever.

The naturally cooling Helix Talalay Latex pillow was the best sleep I've ever had in a heat wave — here's what happened when I tested it
By Ruth Jones Published
Editor's ChoiceI slept on the Helix Talalay Latex pillow for two weeks (and that includes during a heatwave), and its bouncy, albeit unusual, feel delivers naturally cooling support

No, you don't need 8 hours sleep a night — new study shows this is all the sleep you need for healthy aging
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Research shows under-and over-sleeping can both lead to accelerated aging, plus the sweet spot sleep duration to aim for. With these expert tips you can get the right amount of rest every night.
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