Sarah Finley
Sarah is a freelance writer who has been published across titles including Woman & Home, The Independent, and the BBC. Sarah covers a variety of subjects, including health and wellness. For Tom's Guide Sarah often writes about sleep health and hygiene, and interviews leading sleep experts about common issues such as insomnia and sleep deprivation.
Latest articles by Sarah Finley
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The best luxury mattress 2024: Tested by sleep experts
By Sarah Finley last updated
Bring five-star hotel luxe into your own bedroom with our expert guide to the best luxury mattresses on the market.
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What is nocturia and why is it bad news for your sleep? We ask an expert
By Sarah Finley published
Nocturia can keep you awake at night and leave you tired and irritable during the day. An expert explains what causes the condition — and what you can do about it.
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Sleep doctor shares the top 5 causes of insomnia — and how to manage it
By Sarah Finley published
Are you dealing with insomnia? For World Sleep Day, we spoke to a sleep doctor about the top five causes of insomnia and how to treat it.
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What is sleep paralysis — and is it possible to stop it from happening in the moment?
By Sarah Finley published
Sleep paralysis is a frightening disorder where you are awake but cannot move. But what causes it and is it possible to stop it from happening? A sleep scientist answers.
![A woman with dark curly hair closes her eyes and smiles as she lays her head on a white pillow and pulls a white duvet up to her chin. A Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2024 logo is placed over the top of the image.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dNJ5PyNSsLLQ4xPnnv62Lf-320-80.jpg)
What is melatonin and why is it so important for your sleep?
By Sarah Finley published
Sleep experts explain why melatonin is important for sleep, plus five ways to boost it naturally.
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Is there a best way to sleep? How the position you choose affects both your sleep and your health
By Sarah Finley published
Experts reveal exactly how your sleep position could affect both your sleep quality and your health
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This is why you don’t sleep well when you're hungover — and how to fix it
By Sarah Finley published
Experts reveal how to get more quality sleep when you have a hangover – and how alcohol affects it.
![A woman sleeps peacefully in her bed under a white duvet because her room is set to the optimal temperature for sleeping, while a small stack of books can be seen on her bedside table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPoL773yE85v2NyoCCDzLF-320-80.jpg)
Experts say this is the best temperature for sleeping — here’s why
By Sarah Finley published
Too cold or too hot in bed? This is the optimal temperature for a great night's sleep, according to science.
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What happens to your body when you sleep on your stomach?
By Sarah Finley last updated
We talk to the experts about whether sleeping on your stomach has any benefits.
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What happens to your body when you sleep on your back?
By Sarah Finley last updated
Is it good for your body if you sleep on your back? We asked a sleep doctor.
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What happens to your body when you sleep on your side?
By Sarah Finley published
We talk to the experts about how side sleeping can benefit your body.
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Insomnia: what is it, what's the cause, and how to tackle it
By Sarah Finley published
Wave goodbye to sleeplessness with everything you need to know about tackling the causes of insomnia.
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How to get a good night's sleep if you're stressed
By Sarah Finley published
This is how to get a good night's sleep when you're stressed – according to the experts.
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Is 8 hours of sleep enough? We asked the sleep experts
By Sarah Finley published
Two sleep experts discuss if eight hours of sleep is actually enough, and explain why you might be feeling tired after a full night's rest.
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How to sleep better at night naturally, according to experts
By Sarah Finley last updated
Want to slumber pleacefully without relying on anything artificial? We're sharing expert advice about how to sleep better at night naturally.