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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Here are three reasons why the budget EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam impressed me more than the luxury Leesa Legend Hybrid mattress did...

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Want to fall asleep fast? These are the 19 sleep tips that I've gathered after two years of working as a sleep writer.

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These seven mattress buzzwords may seem impressive to shoppers, but mattress testers like me know to look for these features instead...

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Microcoils promise to add comfort and support to mattress toppers, but what are these mini springs and why are they so popular?

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Amazon's top-rated LectroFan EVO White Noise Machine features 22 sounds to help you sleep through noisy summer nights.

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Heatwaves can ruin your sleep — especially if you don't have air conditioning. Here are five easy ways I keep my bedroom cool without AC.

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Physician and sleep expert says a shower in the morning may make it harder to fall asleep at night

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From choosing chocolate to revisiting your favorite shows, these nighttime routine swaps will help you fall asleep quicker

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Our in-depth guide to DreamCloud mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep and budget.

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Can your mattress topper save you from sleeping on the couch? I left my air bed in the closet for two nights to find out...

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We ask a psychologist all about the Constructive Worry sleep hack to fall asleep quickly

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I've been sleeping on the EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress for a week to see if it really does deliver body-cradling comfort...

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Thinking of buying a mattress this Memorial Day? You may only need to buy a bed topper instead if you spot these signs.

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Buying a cheap good-quality mattress is important for both your sleep and budget. But buying a budget bed with these warning signs won't benefit either...

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You don't need to pay premium prices for a cooler sleep — just follow my top tips for buying a cheap cooling mattress

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Medium firm mattresses are touted as a sleep solution for everyone, but they aren't right for me — and they may not be right for you either...

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Prefer an evening workout? This is the best time to exercise if you want to avoid insomnia, says new sleep study.

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This budget buy will soften your hard mattress in no time — and Amazon is full of ‘em.

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There are plenty of mattresses designed specifically for side sleepers, but why is every one I test too firm for me? Here's my theory...

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The actress gave some great tips for a good night’s sleep, but you don’t need a fancy product to get it

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Shopping for a hybrid bed? I'm a mattress tester, here's my expert advice for unboxing one before you buy

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If you're waking up with back pain, here are the common signs that your mattress topper is the cause

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TikTok is full of dubious sleep trends, but a sleep expert explains how April Theory may be onto something...
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