Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

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

On the left, a tired woman sits rubbing her eyes while holding a cup of coffee. On the right, a woman lies on her back in bed with a sleep mask on, sleeping well.
‘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

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

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On the left, an overhead shot of a person using a laptop on a bed, sitting next to a cup of coffee. On the right, a woman covers her face with her hands as she lies in bed, unable to sleep
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

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

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This image shows a hand holding an iPhone showing the Tom's Guide best mattress page in grayscale. In the background is a bed and pillows
Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead

By Ruth Jones Published

This hidden gem iPhone feature turns my phone from a carnival of excitement to an absolute snoozefest. Here's how to do it.

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Against a purple and blue background with moon and stars, from left to right: the NextSense SmartBuds in their case, a BrownNoise white noise machine, the BedJet Cooling system with its app and remote, the Bob and Brad eye massage, an Asakuki oil diffuser, and a Jall sunrise alarm clock
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

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

Sleep Tech
Two mattress testers lie on their backs on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress on a bed frame in our Sleep Lab. In the top right corner is a Tom's Guide Presidents' Day deals graphic
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

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

Mattresses
A collage showing (top to bottom) the Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress, DreamCloud Hybrid mattress and Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame against a colorful background
The best Presidents' Day mattress deals of 2026 to help you sleep better for less

By Ruth Jones Last updated

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

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In the top left hand corner, mattress testers Ruth Jones and Frances Daniels unbox a Siena Memory Foam Mattress, still rolled in its packaging. Top right, Ruth and Nicola Appleton sit on the Saatva Classic mattress, Ruth using her laptop to research. Bottom right. Ruth sits on the Nectar Premier mattress while Lauren Jeffries lies next to her. Bottom left, Ruth and Nicola stand either side of a stack of mattresses on a bedframe
Everything you need to know before buying a mattress for the first time, from someone who tests mattresses for a living

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

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The main image shows the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. In the left corner is an ident showing mattress tester Eve Davies pressing her hands into the quilted cover of the DreamCloud
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)

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

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A woman lies on her back asleep in a dimly lit room wearing a pair of NextSense Smartbuds. In the top left corner, an indent image shows a close up of the Nextsense Smarbuds in their case
‘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

By Ruth Jones Published

I spoke to NextSense CEO Jonathan Berent to learn how the newly-launched Smartbuds are going from tracking your sleep to actively improving it.

Sleep Tech
This image shows mattress tester Lauren Jeffries sitting on the edge of the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio. In the top right corner is an inset image showing a close up of a 10kg weight balancing easily on the edge of the Saatva Classic mattress.
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)

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

Mattresses
A woman sits up in bed at night, unable to sleep. She has her hands covering her face.
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

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

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This image shows a senior man and woman sleeping in bed. The man lies closest to the camera, while the women is in the background. They're both facing the camera. In the foreground is a lamp and an alarm clock
How to choose the ideal mattress and optimize your entire bedroom for better sleep when you’re aged 65 and over

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

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Mattress testers Ruth Jones (left) and Eve Davies (right) sit on the Helix Dawn mattress on a bed frame in our Sleep Lab. In the bottom left is a close up of Ruth's hand pressing into the surface of the Helix Dawn mattress
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

By Ruth Jones Published

I love the supportive comfort of the Helix Dawn mattress

Mattresses
A person reaches their hand out to their alarm clock from under their comforter.
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

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

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The Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress, dressd in bedding, in our reviewer's hoe. In the left, an image inset showing our lead tester side sleeping on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress in our Sleep Lab
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

By Ruth Jones Published

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

Mattresses
On the left, a close up of hand holding a phone showing data insights from the Withings sleep tracker on the Withings app. On the right, a woman lies on her back in bed, sleeping peacefully
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

By Ruth Jones Published

I thought my 3 a.m. wake ups were a disaster but my sleep tracker tells a different story. An expert explains why

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The best Puffy mattress sales for February 2026: Get $1,350 off and a free upgrade on select beds

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta Last updated

Get money off top-rated memory Puffy mattress sale includes money off foam and luxury beds, plus free sleep accessories.

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Tom's Guide Senior Staff Writer Ruth Jones lies on her stomach while using the Tempur-Cloud Pillow under her head. A blue circular inset image shows more detail about the pillow itself
10 months after testing this buttery-soft Tempur-Pedic pillow, it's still my go-to for banishing neck pain — here's why

By Ruth Jones Published

After 10 months the Tempur-Cloud pillow still feels cushioned and supportive — although there's one feature I wish I could change.

Pillows & Bedding
The Saatva Classic, our highest rated mattress, on a bed frame in a bedroom. A Tom's guide price drop deals graphic in the top right corner
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

By Ruth Jones Published

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.)

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A collage of sleep products against a starry background: a Gritin LED light on a book, a TeeTurtle weighted plushie, a box of Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags, A Clever Fox Dream Journal, A SilkSound eye mask, a pair of Anker soundcore ear buds, a Yescool weighted blanket and the Calm Sleep app
Awake at 3am? Add these 9 things to your nightstand to help you fall asleep fast

By Ruth Jones Published

Soothing sleep favorites from just $4 to help you fall back to sleep when it's 3am and you're staring at the ceiling.

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A woman lies in bed asleep next to an open window
This Nordic sleep hack will help you fall asleep fast — but experts issue warning to anyone waking up at 3am

By Ruth Jones Published

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.

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On the left, a close up of a women sleeping soundly in bed. On the right, a woman holds a sheet as she makes the bed
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

By Ruth Jones Last updated

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.

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On the left, the cover photo for the Calm Sleep Story 'Midnight Maps: Los Angeles', showing the LA landscape at night from Griffiths Observatory. On the right, a woman sits on the edge of her bed at night with her head in her hand, experiencing sleep anxiety (Getty)
I’m a massive overthinker and it keeps me awake at night — I asked an expert why and how to relax my mind

By Ruth Jones Published

How this soothing alternative to guided meditation is helping calm my racing thoughts so I can fall asleep fast.

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Tom's Guide mattress tester sitting on the edge of the new Westin Heavenly Bed at the Westin New York at Times Square
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

By Ruth Jones Last updated

How this hotel sheet secret is helping me reclaim my sleep sanctuary — and making me actually want to do my laundry.

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The Helix Dawn Mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio, as we prepare to test it for comfort, support and performance
Helix Dawn Mattress review 2025: A stomach sleeper's dream

By Ruth Jones Last updated

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.

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