Latest articles by Frances Daniels
No, hot chocolate isn't good for sleep — health expert explains why you should swap it for this 'golden' drink instead
Hot chocolate is the quintessential cozy beverage, but a dietician tells us it's not so good for our sleep...
Doctor warns this common food is wrecking our sleep — and we eat over 30lbs of it a year
This popular nutritious ingredient is surprisingly disruptive to your sleep, according to experts. Here's why and what to eat instead...
I'm a mattress topper expert — my top 5 tips for getting a good deal this Black Friday
Looking for a mattress topper this Black Friday? Here's a quick guide to finding a good deal in the sales
Beginner’s guide to Black Friday mattress deals — 5 key things to remember before you shop
The Black Friday mattress deals have landed — but before you shop, follow our guide to the 5 things you should know
An expensive mattress isn't always best — meet the cheap memory foam bed that outperformed many luxury rivals in our testing
We've tested and re-tested the Siena Signature Mattress, and this budget memory foam impressed in these three benefits...
Saatva’s best-selling mattress topper isn’t in the Black Friday sale — so I’d buy this cheaper alternative instead
There’s no Black Friday deal on the popular Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper, so save up to $70 with this cheaper option from the brand instead
What is gel-foam in mattresses?
Gel-foam mattresses are different to pure memory foam mattresses — here’s what you should know and whether you should buy one.
What is pressure relief in a mattress?
Pressure relief is a key factor when choosing a mattress for you. But what exactly is it? Find out more here..
What is motion isolation in a mattress?
Good motion isolation is found in a lot of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but what is it and why do couples need it?
What is edge support in a mattress?
Good edge support is found in beds with high-quality designs, but what is it and why is it important when buying a mattress?
The best weighted blankets in 2025 to reduce anxiety and sleep better
Reduce stress and sleep better as the season changes, with our top 5 expert-tested weighted blankets to shop this Black Friday.
5 expert tips to make it through the day when you’re sleep deprived
I followed the advice of a psychologist after only getting three hours of sleep — and I felt much better.
3 ways to stop perimenopause ruining your sleep tonight, according to a menopause expert
Dr Amy Divaraniya shares how you can reduce your perimenopausal symptoms for better sleep tonight
This vinegar mattress cleaning hack will banish spiders from your bed this fall — here's how
A cleaning expert reveals why you should be dabbing vinegar on your mattress — it's a must this spider season.
Smoking could be the reason why you can't fall asleep fast — health experts explain why
20% of adults are tobacco users, but it makes it harder to fall asleep and can cause sleep apnea
Intermittent fasting transformed my sleep — here's why it works, according to experts
I asked an expert why eating dinner before 5pm for a month improved my sleep — here’s what she said
Studies warn that 50% of adults are disrupting their sleep if they take this common supplement in the evening
Half of US adults take this health-boosting supplement, but taking it in the evening may not be the best decision for your sleep.
Avoid this mattress type if you want to get rid of bed bugs — and what to choose instead
While no mattress is immune to a bed bug infestation, this type is the most suspectable. Here's how to protect it.
I ditched my luxury hybrid mattress for a cheap memory foam bed and I’ve never slept better — here’s why
Here are three reasons why the budget EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam impressed me more than the luxury Leesa Legend Hybrid mattress did...
My 20 best tips to fall asleep quickly
Want to fall asleep fast? These are the 20 sleep tips that I've gathered after two years of working as a sleep writer.
The 7 tricks mattress brands use to get you to buy — and what to look for instead
These seven mattress buzzwords may seem impressive to shoppers, but mattress testers like me know to look for these features instead...
Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet
How to choose an organic mattress that’s actually eco-friendly, according to a sustainability expert
First time buying an organic mattress? Here's how to choose a sustainable bed that avoids greenwashing
