Lauren is an experienced writer and editor in the health and lifestyle industry and has led many campaigns and projects that deliver news, advice, and research on all things sleep. As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, Lauren writes, commissions and edits sleep and mattress content, from in-depth how-tos in sleep and mattress health to interviews with doctors and neuroscientists on the latest news in sleep. Lauren regularly tests new sleep tech and accessories to evaluate their effectiveness for getting good quality sleep and easing specific sleep struggles like nighttime anxiety. Alongside this, Lauren reports on the best mattress brands out there, like Helix, Saatva, and DreamCloud, helping readers find the right mattress for them and the best deals on them.
Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries

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Learn which mattresses some of the world's top hotels use — and how to buy them for yourself

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The non-negotiables you need to look out for if you're buying a mattress online vs in-store

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A key part of my nighttime routine was causing middle-of-the-night insomnia — a sleep doctor reveals why, plus the new rule that helps me sleep through the night again.

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A psychotherapist explains why this simple relaxation method was able to help me fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. due to to stress and cortisol.

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Plus, experts weigh in on why my nighttime routine works

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We put the viral magnetic nose clips to the test to stop my husband's snoring. For $40, we wish we'd bought them sooner. Here's how they work.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
After waking up at 3am every night, I've found the three best relaxation techniques to fall back to sleep quickly — and experts agree

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After speaking with two chiropractors, here's what you need to know about the kind of mattress and pillow you need in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond to keep your body supported.

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I spoke to doctors and sleep experts to find out whether seven hours of sleep is enough, and whether it's actually better than oversleeping.

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His snoring and my restlessness made sleeping next to each other impossible, until we tried these products.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
I speak to two doctors to find out the biggest sleep hygiene mistakes we're making and how they're causing 3.a.m. wakeups and insomnia

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I talk to a nutritionist and a dietician to find out how our dinner times can lead to 3am wakeups — plus tips on how to optimize your evening meal for better sleep

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After my anxiety-induced sleepless nights, I tried the 7:1 rule. Now I'm falling asleep fast and waking naturally at 6.30am. Here's how it worked for me.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
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I've tested some of the best mattresses for side sleepers and this is the feature most people miss when choosing their bed — and it could be stopping you from sleeping.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Now I bounce out of bed in the mornings, full of energy

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Anxiety has been ruining my sleep for months but this weird wellness hack is helping me to stop waking up at 3am

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Tried every sleep hack out there and still struggling? This neuroscientist-recommended gadget is better than any sleep technique I've come across.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Every doctor I've spoken to has told me the same sleep tip for winter — I put it to the test and it transformed my rest

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Breathwork specialists explain why the 4 7 8 method makes my anxiety worse at night and what to try instead

By Lauren Jeffries Published
If you work from home, you might be struggling to sleep this winter — a doctor explains why.

By Lauren Jeffries Published
Breathing exercises for sleep don't work when I'm anxious — here's what actually helps me fall asleep in minutes

By Lauren Jeffries Published
I sleep eight hours a night but I'm still exhausted; what's going on? Sleep specialist Dr. Lindsey Browning explains my fatigue and the quick fix to beat it.

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I ask a doctor why you should try Dry January if you want to get better, deeper sleep this year
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