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.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

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Sleep on your side? Here's how to choose between the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf mattresses in the Presidents' Day sales

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I've been sleeping a on a latex hybrid mattress for over a month, but it's not for me — here's what I liked and didn't like about it

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Want to build a perfect nighttime routine to help you fall asleep fast? Avoid this activity when it's close to bedtime

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There are plenty of cheap deals on feather mattress toppers, but are they worth it? Here's what you need to know about featherbeds

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Looking to sleep better? Add a pen and notebook to your nighttime routine

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Looking for a cheap mattress that's actually worth buying? Here's how to choose between the Zinus Green Tea vs the Layla Essential

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Do you suspect your bed may be causing or exacerbating your back pain? These three kinds of mattress toppers can provide relief.

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Our guide to how long different types of mattress toppers should last, including memory foam, latex, wool, and down.

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I share my top tips on how to choose the right mattress topper for your bed, sleep position, and body type

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Looking for a mattress topper to give your bed a boost? Here’s how to choose the right thickness and height for your sleep

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From generous extras to accommodating guests, here's why should buy a cheap mattress besides the affordable price tag.

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Sleep better this Dry January by swapping the booze for these five bedtime drinks

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Shopping for a mattress that best suits your sleeping position? Here's our advice on how to choose the right one in 2025...

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British researchers found that sleep-deprived participants found it harder to stop intrusive thoughts, linking poor sleep to memory control deficits

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Last January I vowed to get more sleep. It didn't go as planned — here's three reasons why my New Year's resolution failed and what I'll do different this year.

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Is watching TV in bed part of your wind-down routine? We talk to the experts to discover why it may not be the best for your sleep...

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Enjoy a warm cup of tea during the cold winter nights? Here are the ones to sip before bed to help you fall asleep, according to a wellness expert

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Here's how to boost the comfort and support of your sofa bed with the help of a mattress topper

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Cambridge University and UCL will collaborate with a tech company to explore how sleep tracking data can help detect Alzheimer's disease

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Unless your mattress is over eight years old or sagging, there are ways to make it feel comfy again. Here's what we recommend...

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A sleep clinician and a doctor discuss the main symptoms of sleep apnea, what causes it, and what to do if you spot any of these signs...

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For the first time ever, communication during lucid dreaming is shown to be possible — here’s what that means for the future of our sleep.

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Is your mattress dipping on one side only? Here are the top five reasons why it could be happening, plus how to fix it
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