Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
No more 3 a.m. wake ups — a doctor explains how this viral Japanese wellness practice is lowering my cortisol and helping me fall asleep in minutes
Experts explain how forest bathing, an ancient Japanese meditation technique, is helping me stay asleep all night
Switching my smartphone for a sunrise alarm clock has stopped this sleep-killing habit in its tracks — now I’m falling fast again and sleeping through the night
Using a sunrise alarm clock has stopped my doomscrolling habit in its tracks, helping me to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night.
Wide awake at 3am? Sleep doctors reveal why your messy bedroom could be to blame, plus how to declutter for better rest
Doctors reveal why your bedroom clutter could be causing you to wake up at night. Plus, a professional organizer shares simple decluttering strategies for those who hate tidying up
Doctor reveals why keeping your bedroom door ajar at night helps you sleep deeper and for longer
As well as sleeping in a bedroom with poor ventilation, burning candles and incense sticks also contribute to rising levels of CO2. A sleep doctor explains how that can impact your sleep.
For months I've been waking up at 3 a.m. unable to fall back asleep — two doctors have finally explained why and how to stop it
Doctors explain why I’m wide awake at 3am, plus share tips on how to fall back to sleep.
My bombsite of a bedroom was stopping me from sleeping — until a professional organizer helped me declutter it
An organisation expert helped me declutter my bombsite of a bedroom. Here's how, plus why tidying up will help me sleep better.
Forget the Scandinavian sleep method — this German mattress hack is the key to better sleep for couples
What exactly is the German mattress hack and is it better for couples than the Scandinavian Sleep Method? We take a closer look.
How to happily share a bed with your partner for the holidays if you’ve spent all year sleep divorced
If you usually sleep separately but are thrown together for the holidays, here’s how you can both get the rest you need.
Holiday stress was stopping me from sleeping — a neuroscientist shared one simple fix that helped me fall asleep fast
'Tis the season... to feel so overwhelmed that you can't sleep. A sleep expert reveals her tips to sleeping better this Christmas.
Doctors warn that not getting enough sleep could take years off your life — here's how much you need per night
New study explores link between insufficient sleep and decreased life expectancy. Here’s why, plus practical advice on how to get the rest you need.
3 reasons to buy a mattress in this weekend's sales — don't wait for Black Friday
Wait for Black Friday and you'll pay the same price for your mattress and risk having to wait longer for it if it isn't out of stock. We’re calling it — now's the time to buy.
I tried the caveman method to help me sleep cool during a heatwave — here's how it went
Keeping your bedroom dark and cool like a cave is the underrated sleep hack of the summer — here’s how it works.
Could wearing socks to bed help you sleep cooler in summer? I tried this unlikely sleep hack
Wearing socks to bed can actually help lower your core temperature, explain doctors. But does it really work? I tried it to see.
Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025
Three nights of poor sleep can increase your risk of heart disease, study shows
Study shows that three nights of poor sleep can impact cardiovascular health.
What is a nighttime routine for adults and how do they help you fall asleep faster?
A nighttime routine can help you fall asleep faster and wake up energized — here's what you need to do.
How to remove mattress stains and smells — get rid of pee, vomit, yellow marks and more
Accidents happen, so here's how to remove pee, vomit, smells, and yellow mattress stains in seven easy steps.
Which Nectar mattress should you buy?
Which Nectar mattress is the bed in a box for you? Here's our guide to the Nectar mattress line-up, tested and chosen by experts.
Can't sleep? 1 hour of screen time in bed increases insomnia by 59%, study shows
Screen time in bed is linked to poor quality sleep, a new study shows — here’s why, plus how to break the habit.
Can you use a mattress topper as a mattress? Yes, but there are risks — here's why
Want to save money and switch your mattress for a bed topper? We don’t recommend it, here’s why…
7 signs that you have dust mites in your mattress — and why that's bad for your sleep
Seven tell-tale signs dust mites are lurking in your mattress, plus how to get rid of them quickly.
Is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? Yes, but you can fix that — here’s how
Sleeping on your stomach can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain. But the right mattress can help with all that.
How to get rid of dust mites from your mattress, pillows and bedding
Dust mites can aggravate allergies and disrupt your sleep. Here’s how to remove them from your mattress, pillows and bedding.
