Ruth is an experienced Senior Staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things sleep and mattresses. She writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of experts who share her passion. She is also our specialist on memory foam — she’s flown around the world to see memory foam being made — and leads our hotel mattress content. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses, from Helix to Nectar to Simba, to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.
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The 'vampire hormone' is key to helping you fall asleep and sleep through the night. An insomnia doctor explains what it is, why it works, and two key steps to get more of it.

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Up to 80% of obstructive sleep apnea cases are thought to remain undiagnosed — Dr. Carleara Weiss explains how AI chatbots can contribute to the problem.

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Harsh chlorine bleach can damage fabrics but with this gentler 2-step soak you can lift old yellow sweat stains and return your sheets back to right white.

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The Apple Watch Series 12 is expected to be announced at today's 'Surprise and Shine' event — but as a sleep tech writer, I'm not getting excited.

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According to Dr. Shanina Knighton, these items make your newly-washed bed sheets dirty again after just one night

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A lawsuit alleges the Oura Ring 5 lacks the capability to measure your sleep stages. But how much accuracy do we need from our sleep trackers?

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Is your bedroom behind why you can't stay asleep all night? Feng shui experts identify 3 common problems and their simple solutions.

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The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is a cutting edge smart mattress cover that's packed with cooling tech, sleep tracking, and a smart alarm — here's how to get it for less

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How to get the best price on top smart beds with adjustable firmness and built-in sleep trackers in Sleep Number's Labor Day sale.

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Our experts have found the best mattress sales from DreamCloud, Saatva, Westin and more to shop today

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Our expert guide to finding the biggest Nectar mattress deals this month, including how to navigate the brand's Labor Day sale

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You're trapping smells in your mattress every morning without realizing it. Here's the quick 5-second hack that fixes it.

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Bring those graying bed sheets back to bright white with an oxygen bleach plus vinegar pre-machine laundry soak and dive into brand-new looking sheets tonight.

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Neurologist and author Dr. Pedram Navab reveals the simple routine he uses to calm stress and skip 3 a.m. wake-ups

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A sleep expert explains why you find your thoughts racing before bed and the simple hack that can help you reduce stress and sleep through the night.

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I'm a supplement skeptic but as research into the benefits of adaptogens adds up, I decided to see if reishi mushrooms could actually help me sleep. Here's what happened after testing for a month.

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I can't scroll TikTok without coming across a recipe for the best sleep of my life. I put them to the test and asked a registered dietician if there's any science to back it up.

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Here's everything you need to know about investing in a Sleep Number bed in 2026, from its bankruptcy to its collection revamp

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The 'fake blink' method is a simple way to calm busy thoughts and help you feel tired. It helped me fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. — and here experts explain why.

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Every bed needs a mattress protector — to see if you should save or splurge, I put two to the test by throwing everything I had at them (literally).

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Sleep trackers have exposed our bad sleep habits — what comes next? I asked the experts how the next generation of sleep tech aims to help us sleep better, without lifting a finger.

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We pitted a $93 luxury cooling pillow against a $20 down alternative pillow by pointing a thermal imaging camera at both. Here's which one kept our testers from searching for the cool side...

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From lab-grade wearables to headbands that actively improve your sleep, here are the best sleep trackers for every sleep style and budget.

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Emma's new Performance collection features three mattresses for cooler, more comfortable sleep. Here's what we know so far.

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Editor's ChoiceWearables that 'just' track your data will be left in the dust by the Muse S Athena. It uses real-time EEG biofeedback to actively improve your rest and recovery while you sleep, and it's the reason why I wake up full of energy now
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