Nicola Appleton
Nicola is the Sleep Editor at Tom’s Guide. With a career in journalism spanning two decades, Nicola brings experience to the team and the knowledge of what makes a great article, whether that’s a how-to mattress cleaning feature, a deep dive into melatonin gummies, or an in-depth mattress review. As a sleep editor, few better understand how important a decent mattress is to the overall quality of our sleep, and precisely how our sleep impacts our physical and mental health. As well as tackling the vast topic of sleep, Nicola joins the raft of expert mattress specialists at Tom’s Guide, who test and compare a wide range of mattresses in order to guide readers towards the very best options on the market.
Latest articles by Nicola Appleton

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Sleep is important to our overall health, but oversleeping can make you feel more tired and increase you risk of disease – here's why...

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My failsafe guide to getting excited kids to sleep on Christmas Eve and to avoid them waking up at the crack of dawn.

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Fully making your bed in the morning could be turning your sleep space into a bacterial breeding ground – here’s why.

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Yes, you can cut loose at the office Christmas party without losing a wink of sleep — here’s how.

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A weighted blanket can ease anxiety symptoms, helping your loved one to rest easily and peacefully.

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From poor memory, low moods, and difficulty concentrating — these are the seven key signs that you could be in sleep debt without even realizing it.

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Sleep debt, also known as sleep deficit, is when you get less sleep than your body needs. It's possible to pay back some sleep debt, but not all. Here's how.

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This Allswell starts at just $70, but you’ll have to be quick – it’s selling out fast.

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From The Military Sleep Method to guided breathing, use these sleep techniques to banish your Sunday Scaries for good.

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Respiratory issues, allergic reactions and bacterial infections are health conditions that can be born from not cleaning our mattresses often enough.

By Rachael Penn Published
Getting it wet is just one way you could be ruining your memory foam mattress – here's why

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Stock up on sweet potatoes but cut out the citrus — these are the foods that are impacting the quality of your sleep.

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Your options are limited, but here’s how to safely get rid of a bed-bug infested mattress.

By Rachel Wait Published
A mattress can be expensive, so many turn to financing. But this isn’t always the right approach, as a money expert explores here.
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