Frances Daniels is a PPA-accredited journalist and Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. Her role includes covering mattress and sleep news and writing sleep product reviews and buyer's guides, including our Best Hybrid Mattress 2025 guide. She is interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.
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Can't sleep thanks to rising nighttime temperatures? These cooling Amazon Prime Day deals will help you fall asleep fast for less

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The top deals in Amazon's early Prime Day mattress sales, hand-picked by sleep experts

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Tired of meditation and chamomile tea? An insomnia researcher shares the unexpected evening habits that actually help you drift off faster.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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We explore the key differences between the DreamCloud Classic and the Nectar Classic mattresses in terms of price, design, comfort, and support.

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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.

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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.

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I spoke to the experts to learn why my 15-minute morning habit reduces my daytime fatigue.

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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...

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I asked two board-certified sleep doctors the 5 most important hidden settings on my new Apple Watch to improve my sleep.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Steam cleaning and white vinegar are popular mattress cleaning methods, but did you know they can damage your bed? These are the DIY solutions experts say you should use instead.

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I can't sleep when I have anticipatory anxiety, but trying to fall asleep fast was making it worse. These 7 expert-approved tips finally helped me get over my insomnia
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