Becky George
Becky is a Sleep Staff Writer at Tom’s Guide covering all things sleep-related including product reviews, research studies, news and explainers. She works on specialist mattress content and is responsible for bedding buyer’s guides like pillows for all sleepers, focusing on popular brands such as Tempur-Pedic, Avocado and more. Becky is a PPA accredited journalist who is keen to explore the intricacies of sleep, its effects on skincare, mental wellbeing and work performance. While not thinking of sleep, she can be seen reading in cosy bookshops or learning about global food culture.
Latest articles by Becky George
I'm a sleep writer — these are the 3 bedtime drinks that help me fall asleep faster
By Becky George published
Looking to fall asleep faster and stay asleep throughout the night? Here's the top 3 bedtime drinks that help me sleep better.
Quality sleep could be the key to learning a new language, says study
By Becky George published
Researchers at the University of South Australia have found quality sleep can enhance your language learning by improving long-term memory retention.
Broken sleep linked to liver disease, says new study
By Becky George published
Researchers at the University of Basel’s Centre for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, have linked fatty liver disease to sleep disruption. We explore the findings.
5 signs your mattress is causing your allergies — and how to fix it
By Becky George published
Is your mattress triggering your allergies? Here are the five tell-tale signs that it is — and how you can fix it
I’m a side sleeper who switched to back-sleeping for a week — here's why I don’t recommend it
By Becky George last updated
Sleeping on your back is said to be the best sleeping position. However, here’s my verdict after testing it out for seven days.
Orthosomnia is on the rise — but what is it? We ask the experts
By Becky George published
With the increasing popularity of sleep trackers, cases of orthosomnia are rising. But what does that mean? And do you have it? We ask the experts
The Saatva Black Friday Sale is here! The mattress and bedding I'd buy to recreate hotel luxury at home
By Becky George published
The Saatva Classic has dropped to just $995 today. Here's what else I'm buying to recreate a luxury hotel room at home this Black Friday.
New study finds weighted blankets can improve sleep in adults with insomnia — here’s how
By Becky George published
A new study has proven how effective weighted blankets can be for those experiencing insomnia. We look deeper and share tips on how to sleep with insomnia.
Going to bed earlier can make dark winter wakeups easier — here's how
By Becky George published
Knowing how to go to sleep earlier can make darker mornings easier — here are the 5 best tips
Why do I keep waking up in the middle of the night? An insomnia expert answers
By Becky George published
I used to sleep through the night, but recently I've been waking up hourly from 3am. I asked a leading sleep expert to help me figure out what's happening and how to make it stop.
Can a mattress cause neck pain? Yes, here's how to fix that
By Becky George published
Your mattress may be causing your neck pain — here's how to tell and how to fix the problem.
Can insomnia cause depression? We ask a clinical psychologist
By Becky George published
For World Mental Health Day we talk to a clinical psychologist about whether insomnia causes depression, and how to sleep better with both.
How to get blood stains out of bed sheets — 3 tried and tested methods
By Becky George published
Getting blood stains out of bed sheets can feel impossible. These top tips and 3 simple methods should make it easy.
What are mattress comfort layers and why are they important?
By Becky George published
Mattress comfort layers are an important consideration when investing in a new mattress — here's why.
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