Sarah Finley

Sarah Finley

Sarah is a freelance writer who has been published across titles including Woman & Home, The Independent, and the BBC. Sarah covers a variety of subjects, including health and wellness. For Tom's Guide Sarah often writes about sleep health and hygiene, and interviews leading sleep experts about common issues such as insomnia and sleep deprivation.

Latest articles by Sarah Finley

A woman with dark hair lies in bed yawning because she is so tired and ready to sleep
Tired all the time? Sleep experts share how to tackle hypersomnia — plus what might be causing it

By Sarah Finley Published

Two sleep experts reveal everything you need to know about hypersomnia and when you should seek help

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Screaming in the night? Expert reveals 5 causes of night terrors — plus how to stop them

By Sarah Finley Published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Night terrors can not only be frightening, but can also damage the quality of sleep we get. We ask a sleep expert what they are, what causes them and how to prevent them.

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A woman sleeping on her front holding a small white alarm clock, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2025 label in the top right corner
Your body clock controls more than you think — sleep expert explains how circadian rhythm works

By Sarah Finley Published

Presented by Helix Sleep

From stress to your diet, your lifestyle can affect your circadian rhythm. Here's what that means.

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How to stop restless legs immediately for a good night's sleep, according to doctors

By Sarah Finley Published

Up all night with restless leg syndrome? These simple lifestyle changes from doctors can manage your symptoms

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A man sitting on the edge of his bed holding his chest as he experiences heartburn from GERD
How to sleep with GERD — 5 steps from a sleep doctor

By Sarah Finley Published

Struggling to sleep with GERD? A sleep doctors offers their 5 steps to ease symptoms of GERD at night

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How to cure insomnia, according to sleep doctors

By Sarah Finley Published

Two experts reveal how you can cure insomnia and sleep through the night with some simple lifestyle changes.

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5 Ways SAD can impact your sleep — and how to cope

By Sarah Finley Published

We ask experts how to minimise the impact of SAD on our sleep during the winter months.

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How to stop drooling in your sleep: 6 tried and tested tricks from experts

By Sarah Finley Published

Drool as you sleep? This is why and how to stop it in its tracks - according to the experts

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How to stop nightmares, according to a sleep expert

By Sarah Finley Published

What are nightmares, what causes them and how can you make them stop? Sleep experts answer.

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How to calm anxiety at night naturally, according to a sleep doctor

By Sarah Finley Published

Why we suffer from nighttime anxiety, plus how to ease it naturally according to sleep experts.

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How to get more deep sleep — 7 expert tips

By Sarah Finley Published

What is deep sleep, how much do we need and how to get more of it? An expert answers.

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A woman with dark hair sleeps on a plane with yellow seats as a way to avoid jet lag and get over it quickly if she does experience it
Sleep experts explain how to get over jet lag (and avoid the worst of it)

By Sarah Finley Published

Sleep experts shares their top tips for how to deal with jet lag, from using power naps to controlling your light exposure.

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What is nocturia and why is it bad news for your sleep? We ask an expert

By Sarah Finley Published

Nocturia can keep you awake at night and leave you tired and irritable during the day. An expert explains what causes the condition — and what you can do about it.

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A young couple scroll on their phones in bed, which can contribute to insomnia
Sleep doctor shares the top 5 causes of insomnia — and how to manage it

By Sarah Finley Published

Sponsored by Nectar

Are you dealing with insomnia? For World Sleep Day, we spoke to a sleep doctor about the top five causes of insomnia and how to treat it.

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What is sleep paralysis — and is it possible to stop it from happening in the moment?

By Sarah Finley Published

Sponsored

Sleep paralysis is a frightening disorder where you are awake but cannot move. But what causes it and is it possible to stop it from happening? A sleep scientist answers.

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A woman with dark curly hair closes her eyes and smiles as she lays her head on a white pillow and pulls a white duvet up to her chin. A Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2024 logo is placed over the top of the image.
What is melatonin and why is it so important for your sleep?

By Sarah Finley Published

Presented by Nectar

Sleep experts explain why melatonin is important for sleep, plus five ways to boost it naturally.

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A woman with blonde hair falls asleep on the floor after a New Year's Eve party has ended
This is why you don’t sleep well when you're hungover — and how to fix it

By Sarah Finley Published

Experts reveal how to get more quality sleep when you have a hangover – and how alcohol affects it.

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What happens to your body when you sleep on your back?

By Sarah Finley Last updated

Is it good for your body if you sleep on your back? We asked a sleep doctor.

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What happens to your body when you sleep on your side?

By Sarah Finley Published

We talk to the experts about how side sleeping can benefit your body.

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Is 8 hours of sleep enough? We asked the sleep experts

By Sarah Finley Published

Two sleep experts discuss if eight hours of sleep is actually enough, and explain why you might be feeling tired after a full night's rest.

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How to sleep better at night naturally, according to experts

By Sarah Finley Last updated

Want to slumber pleacefully without relying on anything artificial? We're sharing expert advice about how to sleep better at night naturally.

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How to fall back asleep in 2 minutes if you wake up in the night

By Sarah Finley Published

Constantly wake up in the night? Expert reveals exactly how to fall back asleep in 2 minutes

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A woman with blonde hair sleeps surrounded by alarm clocks of different colours
Can you get 8 hours’ sleep in 3? Experts explain why you shouldn’t try

By Sarah Finley Last updated

Getting 8 hours worth of sleep in 3 hours is just not possible — here’s why and how to naturally improve your sleep at night.

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