Latest articles by Frances Daniels
We've vetted this year's Amazon Prime Day mattress sales – these are the 5 best deals online today
The top deals in Amazon's early Prime Day mattress sales, hand-picked by sleep experts
Skip the Oura Ring 5: The Oura 4 is £140 off in the Prime Day sales and just as good at tracking your sleep
If sleeping better is your priority, the Oura Ring 4 is the tracker we recommend — now up to £232 off in new Amazon Prime Day deal
A sleep doctor rates the ‘fall asleep fast’ advice I got from 3 big AI tools — here’s how each one scored
I asked board-certified sleep specialist Dr. Jade Wu to take a look at the 'fall asleep fast' advice I got from 3 popular AI chatbots — here's what they got wrong
This £16 Prime Day ‘cloud-like’ cooling bed topper deal is a summer sleep saviour
Amazon customers love the way this bamboo mattress topper makes their beds feel cooler and softer — and a single is now down to £15.99 this Prime Day.
DreamCloud mattress sales for June 2026: Save big on luxurious beds
All the best savings in DreamCloud's alternative Prime Day sale, including the best price we've seen on our top-rated boxed bed.
4 sleep experts share how they fall asleep fast and skip waking up at 3 a.m. in hot weather — 4 steps to take tonight
Scorching night ahead? Sleep specialists share the 5 simple things they do to fall asleep fast and skip 3 a.m. wake-ups during a heatwave — and the 3 habits sabotaging your rest.
'Re-watch your favorite TV show' to fall asleep fast — plus 3 other surprising tips from a sleep researcher
Tired of meditation and chamomile tea? An insomnia researcher shares the unexpected evening habits that actually help you drift off faster.
Father's Day 2026: Top-rated gifts for dads who need more sleep — from noise-cancelling earbuds to cooling blankets
Over a half of dads say they want to spend Father's Day relaxing — so here's how to give him the peace and quiet he's actually looking for.
Trouble falling asleep? Brushing your teeth right before bed could be to blame, expert says
It's likely the last step in your nighttime routine, but it could also be why you take longer than 20 minutes to fall asleep at night
World Cup 2026: 9 key products soccer stars need to sleep well and boost recovery after heavy training sessions
From cooling pillows to noise cancelling earbuds, we've rounded up the World Cup-worthy sleep kit elite soccer stars need for peak physical performance
4 things an insomnia expert does before bed to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night
I asked neuroscientist Dr Lindsay Browning for her nighttime routine — here are the 4 things she does every evening to fall asleep fast and avoid 3 a.m wake ups
I spent 5 nights sleeping on a mattress on the floor — here's what happened to my sleep
I ditched my bed frame and put my mattress on the floor to see if it could improve my sleep — here's what happened and how it compares to my Japanese futon
5 habits that can interfere with your Apple Watch's sleep tracking accuracy — here's how to avoid my mistakes
I love my Apple Watch for its intuitive design and thorough sleep tracking, but these little-known mistakes were affecting its accuracy — here's how to avoid them
What mattress does the Four Seasons hotel use? Here's where you can buy this 5-star luxury bed, plus how to find alternatives in the Memorial Day sales
We explore whether the Four Seasons Signature Mattress is actually worth buying in this year's Memorial Day sales — plus the luxury hotel-style deals we're shopping
Can't decide between the DreamCloud Classic and the Nectar Classic? We tested them both — here's how they compare
We explore the key differences between the DreamCloud Classic and the Nectar Classic mattresses in terms of price, design, comfort, and support.
How long should a mattress last?
Whether you're looking to buy a new bed or wondering if you should replace your current one, here's how long your mattress should last according to its design and price.
I get 6 hours of sleep a night, but is that enough? I asked a board-certified doctor — here’s what he said
What my Apple Watch tracking data reveals about my 6 hours sleep a night, and the benefits of 7+ hours sleep, according to a doctor.
The 15-minute sunlight rule ended my morning energy slump and brain fog — and it can increase energy levels by 20%, doctors say
I spoke to 4 doctors, including clinical psychologists and a double-board certified psychiatrist, to learn why my 15-minute morning habit reduces my daytime fatigue.
Is glycine or magnesium better for deep sleep? 2 board-certified doctors respond
I've been swept up in the hype around glycine gummies and magnesium strips, but are they actually boosting my deep sleep? Here's what board-certified doctors told me...
These 5 Apple Watch sleep settings are vital for 'lab accuracy,' doctors say
I asked two board-certified sleep doctors the 5 most important hidden settings on my new Apple Watch to improve my sleep.
3 key Apple Watch settings I’m using to get more sleep and hit the longevity boosting 7:1 Sleep Rule
I'm bagging a '92' Apple watch score for just 6 hours of slumber, but a 7-hour sleep goal is key for boosting longevity. Here's how I’m using the watch to sleep longer and consistently
Skipping these 5 spots when spring cleaning your bedroom can cause frequent night wakings — a doctor explains why
Doing your spring cleaning this morning? Before you put the vacuum away, a sleep doctor warns that skipping these 5 'hidden' bedroom spots could be the reason you're waking up at 3 a.m.
This popular household item could be why you're waking up groggy even after enough sleep — here's how to get morning energy in 5 seconds
This popular household product helps you fall asleep fast and prevent 3 a.m. wake ups, but it could be why you feel groggy in the morning. Here's why and how to fix it in 5 seconds flat.
