Latest articles by Ruth Jones
The best mattress sales in May 2026
Our experts have found the best mattress sales from DreamCloud, Saatva, Tempur-Pedic and more to shop today
I tested these AI sleep earbuds and they do a lot more than muffle your partner's snoring
RecommendedThe Fitnexa SomniPods 3 pack sleep earbuds, wellness trackers and your own AI Coach into one tiny package, but makes some sacrifices to do so.
Nectar mattress sales for May 2026: The best deals in the Memorial Day sales
You'll find some big discounts in this month's Nectar mattress sales and our experts are here to help you navigate the deals to get the right bed for your sleep needs.
3 bedroom items you should clean weekly to spot early signs of bed bugs
Bed bugs multiply fast. Adding these 3 items to your weekly cleaning schedule can prevent a breakout.
Forget the Military Method — the '3-2-1 rule' helps me fall asleep in minutes and it's easier to use
The Military Sleep Method is a gold standard sleep hack but it's the 3-2-1 sleep rule that has me falling asleep fast. Here's how it works.
These 3 bed sheet colors increase your risk of a bed bug infestation
It's not just a style choice. Choosing the wrong color bedding can make your mattress more appealing to bed bugs but we have some simple hacks to make your bed a no-go area.
3 warning signs you’re headed for insomnia — and why mood swings are a major red flag
"You don’t measure sleep health by time in bed, you measure it by daytime function" — the signs to look for during the day that can help you recognize problems at night.
Spraying this DIY bed bug repellent on your mattress could prevent an infestation — and it's only $6
Get ahead of bed bug season with this simple spray you can use on your mattress and pillows. Bonus — it's good for your sleep as well.
Slept for 7 or 8 hours but still exhausted? Work these 3 ‘sleep muscles’ for more energy, experts say
Morning exhaustion is often caused by poor sleep quality, even if you clocked 7, 8 or 9 hours in bed, but working these key 'sleep muscles' will turn things around.
I tried this handheld 'breathing coach' to stop stress ruining my sleep, and it ended up solving my morning fatigue — here's why
I’m falling asleep faster and waking up with more energy—and my Heart Rate Variability (HRV) data proves it's working.
That's not how you get rid of bed bugs — new study discovers what they really hate, and the methods that will banish them
Scientists have found bed bugs hate water but this has some unexpected implications for your DIY bed bug treatments — here's everything you need to know.
I'm using a $25 encasement to stop bed bugs and dust mites from infesting my mattress — but there's one thing I wish I could change
The Linenspa Mattress Encasement offers 360-degree protection for your bed — but here's what it did to my sleep.
This is how luxury hotels get their bed sheets crisp, white and smelling fresh — and the secret is in your cabinets, expert says
Citric acid is the affordable secret behind the clean and white bed sheets in your favorite hotel. An expert explains how to use it at home.
A massive new study reveals how snoring is linked to accelerated heart aging — what we know and tips to stop
Snoring is more than just a nuisance, as this massive study exploring the link between disordered breathing and vascular aging reveals.
Waking up exhausted even after 8 hours sleep? Expert says follow this simple 2-step routine to start the day with energy
Forget coffee — this easy 2-step routine is even "faster than "caffeine" at waking you up, according to the expert.
Science says sleeping this amount extra per night cuts heart attack risk by 10% — doctors explain why
Dr. John La Puma and Dr. Daniel Cham speak to us about why sleep is essential for heart health and the small changes to make today to protect your heart
I was sleeping 8 hours a night but waking up exhausted — until a doctor taught me 3 tricks for ‘switching off’ before bed
I thought 8 hours of sleep was enough, but stress was ruining my rest and recovery each night. These 3 simple doctor-approved tips have finally restored my morning energy levels.
A warm shower or bath before bed helps you fall asleep fast — but timing is key, sleep expert reveals
Showering or bathing before bed is a simple habit that tricks your body into going to sleep fast and waking up with energy, but timing it right is key.
‘More bacteria than a toilet seat’ — study reveals exactly when we need to wash pillowcases and bed sheets for healthier sleep
'Dirtier than a toilet seat': I found out how quickly bacteria teems on pillowcases and bed sheets and, well, I’m stripping my bed immediately
This $4 household staple might help you prevent a bed bug infestation naturally — but there's a catch
Rubbing alcohol can be used to kill bed bugs but we recommend using these affordable alternatives instead.
I'm waking up full of energy after a doctor helped me fix this simple sleep hygiene mistake I didn't realize I was making
Doctors explain how my pre-bed routine was harming my sleep and the easy changes that have me sleeping through the night and waking up before my alarm, full of energy.
Vagus nerve stimulators promise to ease nighttime anxiety and prevent 3 a.m. wakeups — here's how to do it at home (without spending $900)
An expert explains how to employ vagus nerve stimulation for free at home, to ease anxiety and improve sleep. All you need is some cold water...
Over 65? Doctors say spending less time in bed could increase how much deep sleep you get — here's how and why it's vital for ageing well
Presented by Helix Sleep
Deep sleep declines with age, but experts explain how maximizing sleep efficiency can help seniors enjoy more deep sleep and avoid 3 a.m. wake ups.
5 signs your mattress is why you keep waking up during the night — plus, 3 quick fixes to boost your comfort
Presented by Helix Sleep
Insights and hacks from a professional mattress tester
'80% of people with sleep apnea don't know they have it' — the signs and sleep tracker metrics to look for, according to a Samsung Health scientist
Snoring is the 'hallmark of sleep apnea', a doctor says, but there are other signs and metrics to look for on your sleep tracker. Here's what you need to know...
