Latest articles by Ruth Jones
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.
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 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.
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.
How to choose the ideal mattress and optimize your entire bedroom for better sleep when you’re aged 65 and over
65+ and struggling to sleep? A chiropractor explains how to turn your room into a sleep sanctuary plus the best bed deals to shop today.
I reviewed a mattress that stopped me waking up at 3 a.m. with back pain when stomach sleeping — and it's back to this year's lowest price for Presidents' Day
I love the supportive comfort of the Helix Dawn mattress
Following the 7:1 sleep rule can add 4 years to your life, but sleeping in at the weekend is undoing all of your good work — an expert explains why
An expert explains how 'catching up on sleep' at the weekend might be ruining my sleep for the following week (and beyond), and the gold standard sleep habit I should stick to instead.
I'm not surprised this memory foam mattress has over 6,000 5-star reviews — it's so comfy it converted me from a stomach sleeper to a side sleeper
Five months on from testing it and I still credit the Nectar Premier Memory Foam, on sale for Presidents' Day, with helping me to sleep in a healthier position
My sleep tracker says I keep waking up at 3 a.m. but an expert told me not worry as long as my sleep score also shows these 3 things
I thought my 3 a.m. wake ups were a disaster but my sleep tracker tells a different story. An expert explains why
The best Puffy mattress sales for February 2026: Get $1,350 off and a free upgrade on select beds
Get money off top-rated memory Puffy mattress sale includes money off foam and luxury beds, plus free sleep accessories.
10 months after testing this buttery-soft Tempur-Pedic pillow, it's still my go-to for banishing neck pain — here's why
After 10 months the Tempur-Cloud pillow still feels cushioned and supportive — although there's one feature I wish I could change.
I'm a mattress tester and the bed I recommend to everyone is on sale — the 3 Saatva deals I'd shop and the 1 I'd skip
I track mattress prices throughout the year and these are the three beds I'd buy in the Saatva Presidents' Day mattress sale (and one I'd skip.)
Awake at 3am? Add these 9 things to your nightstand to help you fall asleep fast
Soothing sleep favorites from just $4 to help you fall back to sleep when it's 3am and you're staring at the ceiling.
This Nordic sleep hack will help you fall asleep fast — but experts issue warning to anyone waking up at 3am
I gave this cold weather sleep hack a go and asked doctors how to nail this Nordic favorite to avoid waking up in the night.
Expert reveals the 10-minute bedroom decluttering task that's like a silver bullet for falling asleep in minutes — what happened when I tried it
The mess and clutter of an unmade bed can set off a cortisol spike right as you're trying to sleep. A professional organizer explains the fuss-free hacks for making your bed in the morning.
I’m a massive overthinker and it keeps me awake at night — I asked an expert why and how to relax my mind
How this soothing alternative to guided meditation is helping calm my racing thoughts so I can fall asleep fast.
This hotel sheet hack used by Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and more is helping me sleep through the night — here's why and how to do it at home
How this hotel sheet secret is helping me reclaim my sleep sanctuary — and making me actually want to do my laundry.
Helix Dawn Mattress review 2025: A stomach sleeper's dream
The Helix Dawn Mattress' firm feel is designed to provide superior support to back and stomach sleepers. We slept on it for a month to out it to the test.
I couldn't sleep because of storm anxiety until I tried this $23 sleep mask — it blocks out noise and light
How I said goodbye to storm anxiety with the help of the MUSICOZY headphone eye mask and why you should do the same.
Two-thirds of adults want to 'hibernate like a bear' in winter — how 'hygge' is key to sleeping better and staying cozy without turning the heat up
Ready to hibernate? Our guide to creating a cozy sleep space, including one of the biggest bedroom trends of 2026.
