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Senior Sleep staff Writer

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

The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress review: Side-sleeping delight for under $500

By Ruth Jones last updated 8 January 26

Review An Amazon bestseller, the Zinus Green Tea Mattress offers dreamy comfort for side sleepers at an attractive price. Here's our expert review.

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A woman lies in bed in the middle of the night, staring at the clock. In the top left corner, an image of a woman sitting up and reading a book during the night

I’ve been using this gold standard sleep method for years and according to my sleep tracker, it works — here’s how to do it

By Ruth Jones published 8 January 26

The 15 minute sleep rule is my go-to for beating nighttime anxiety and my sleep tracker has the proof

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Expert warns this common mistake could prevent you from sleeping when you have a cold

By Ruth Jones published 8 January 26

An expert explains how a simple thermostat adjustment can help you sleep better when you have a cold or the flu, plus advice on getting quality rest when you feel unwell.

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Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress review 2026: Body-hugging comfort in a box

By Ruth Jones last updated 7 January 26

Editor's Choice

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam is ideal for side sleepers, but front sleepers should avoid it

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A member of our mattress testing team jumps onto the Nolah Original All Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. She dives onto the bed ready to hit the cushioned comfort layers

5 red flags you bought the wrong mattress — and what you can do about it

By Ruth Jones last updated 7 January 26

Three budget-friendly tips to turn your fresh-out-the-box mattress into a sleep snctuary, plus what to do if none of them work.

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On the left, a woman lies in bed with her hands over head, experiencing insomnia. On the right, a close up of a thermometer showing temperatures that have dropped below zero. The thermometer is covered in ice

Expert warns this common sleep complaint could be caused by the current cold snap — here's what you can do about it

By Ruth Jones last updated 7 January 26

Your chilly bedroom might be the reason you're waking up at 3am, plus expert tips on creating a cozy bedroom all night long.

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A collage of three images: on the left, a woman stands under the spray of a shower (Shutterstock.) In the middle, a woman stretches in her bedroom (Getty Images.) To the right, a hand reaches out to turn off an alarm clock (Getty Images.)

The easy hacks I'm using to fix my sleep after an exhausting Christmas break

By Ruth Jones published 4 January 26

My snooze took a backseat over the holidays but with these simple tips you can enjoy better sleep, beat the Sunday Scaries and go back to work refreshed.

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Zinus mattress sales December 2025: Up to 40% off mattresses in Zinus winter sale

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated 2 January 26

Explore our expert guide to this month's Zinus mattress deals and grab additional savings on these affordable beds.

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An image of sleep writer Becky George sleeping on a bed in our Sleep Lab. To the left is a cut out image of a blackboard showing basics of learning Chinese, implying she's learning a new language as she sleeps

Sleep, learning and memory — experts explain the 'magic elixir' that can make 2026 your best year yet

By Ruth Jones published 2 January 26

Want to learn a new skill? Sleep on it. Experts explain why sleep is key to memory and how you can maximize your rest to level up your New Year's resolutions.

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