Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries
This one underrated mattress material could transform your sleep this summer
Incorporate wool into your sleep set up this summer and experience cool, comfortable and dry sleep night after night
You could get 18 minutes more sleep a night with this easy diet change
Increasing your protein intake by 6% can give you 18 minutes more sleep a night. Here's how.
Are pillow-top mattresses good for a bad back? A chiropractor answers
Pillow-top mattresses offer an extra layer of cushioning. We asked a chiropractor whether that can benefit sleepers with a bad back.
The Navy SEAL Sleep Technique is one of the most effective ways to fall asleep quickly — here's how to try it
We asked an expert why the Navy SEAL sleep technique is so effective for falling asleep quickly — and how you can try it at home
7 reasons why your mattress and pillow are turning yellow — and how to tell if they're still safe to sleep on
Yellow stains on your mattress and pillow are normal, but are they safe to sleep on and how do you get them out? We take a look...
Increased depression, poor sleep quality and higher alcohol intake — is your late night worth it?
New research from the University of Surrey reveals that being a night owl can lead to increased depression, poor sleep quality and increased alcohol intake.
I interview sleep experts for a living — the one thing I've learned about sleep that I wish I knew sooner
I've learnt that sleep regularity is more important than sleep duration, and that fact has transformed my rest. Here's why.
Does cheese cause bad dreams? A sleep scientist shares the truth behind the myth
Most of us believe that late-night cheese leads to bad dreams. But where did this myth come from? We ask a sleep scientist to explain
Nolah Natural 11 vs Essentia Stratami: Which organic latex mattress suits your sleep?
Which mattress, the Essentia Stratami or the Nolah Natural 11, suits your sleep? We've tested them both and now we're comparing them on support, comfort, price and more.
What is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and what does it mean for my mattress?
The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 label means mattresses won't contain harmful substances – we take a closer look at the certification, as well as the OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton and Made in Green.
Sleep Awareness Week 2025: All the best tips, tech and hacks to help you sleep better
Presented by Helix Sleep
For Sleep Awareness Week 2025, we're bringing you expert interviews, sleep tech recommendations and the best hacks and methods to improve your sleep.
I took part in a gold standard sleep study to find out what happens during a sleep cycle — here are my results
Presented by Helix
Healthy sleep cycles are essential in getting quality rest. I had my sleep monitored to find out exactly what these cycles look like.
My anxiety is worse at night — I asked a neuropsychologist why and how to cope
Presented by Helix Sleep
This Sleep Week, I ask a neuropsychologist why my nighttime anxiety is worse at night and what I can do to calm my mind
"I'm the last to go to bed and the first to wake in the morning" — 9 women on the gender sleep gap and why they're tired all the time
9 women share their gender sleep gap stories and reveal why they're tired all the time
No, you shouldn’t follow Elon Musk’s sleep habits — here’s why
Elon Musk may be a billionaire, but his sleep habits are no recipe for success. Here's why.
I keep my sleep score in the 90s thanks to this one easy habit
I tracked my sleep and found the one habit that always increases my sleep score
Utopia Bedding Waterproof Bamboo Mattress Protector Review 2025
We slept on the Utopia Bedding Waterproof Bamboo Mattress Protector and conducted spill, wash and dry tests to find out if it's really spill and stain proof.
Waking up at night? These 5 daily habits could fix that — here's how
Stop waking up at night and start sleeping through the night with these 5 daytime routines.
Getting a good night’s sleep might stop you from getting another cold — here’s how
Getting a good night's sleep might be the trick to staying healthy throughout winter and boosting your immunity.
6 healthy nighttime snacks that help you sleep better, according to a nutritionist
These six healthy nighttime snacks will help you sleep better and stick to your weight loss goals
This German sleep hack is replacing the Scandi Sleep Method — and we approve
The German Bed Method helps couples get better sleep — and we think it's better than the Scandi Sleep Method
Forget roses — save yourself from sleep divorce with the ultimate Valentines gift
If you want to buy the ultimate Valentines Day gift, invest in a new mattress. Here's why.
I was waking up every night until this quick fix helped me sleep through
I keep waking up at night, but this simple trick helps me sleep through.
