Latest articles by Frances Daniels
I'm a mattress topper expert — my top 5 tips for getting a good deal this Black Friday
Looking for a mattress topper this Black Friday? Here's how to find a good deal in the sales
The best weighted blankets in 2024
Get a better night's sleep with 2024's best weighted blankets to suit all bedtime routines and needs.
The best memory foam mattress topper in 2024: tested by sleep experts
We've tested and compared the best memory foam mattress toppers of 2024 to find the best choices for every sleep style, budget, and bed.
The best mattress under $1,000 in 2024: all tried and tested by our experts
Our top-rated picks of 2024's best mattresses under $1,000 to give you a luxury bed for less, with full expert reviews
Perimenopause expert shares 3 things you can do to sleep better tonight
Dr Amy Divaraniya shares the top three ways you can reduce your perimenopausal symptoms to get better sleep
Think you have sleep apnea? Experts share the 5 main symptoms and what to do
A sleep clinician and a doctor discuss the main symptoms of sleep apnea, what causes it, and what to do if you spot any of these signs...
Lucid dreaming study: First ever two-way communication during sleep recorded
For the first time ever, communication during lucid dreaming is shown to be possible — here’s what that means for the future of our sleep.
I'm a sleep writer — the one thing I always do during my night-time routine to fall asleep faster
Here's one thing that I do before bed that helps me fall asleep faster — and it's all to do with planning ahead...
How to fix your mattress if it's dipping on just one side — and why it happens
Is your mattress dipping on one side only? Here are the top five reasons why it could be happening, plus how to fix it
Do you lay in bed for hours yet can't sleep? 7 expert tips to falling asleep fast
Can’t sleep? Sleep experts reveal 7 tips to fall asleep faster, plus outline different types of insomnia.
Does eating chocolate before bed ruin your sleep? A dietician reveals all
Chocolate may be delicious, but eating the sweet stuff before bed isn't always good for your sleep. A dietician reveals why...
Down vs latex mattress topper: which is better for cooling down hot sleepers?
We explore the key differences between a down vs latex mattress topper, including price, design, and cooling properties
Cooling mattress topper vs cooling mattress protector: which to choose if you overheat at night
Cooling mattress toppers and protectors can add a cool touch to your bed, but which is better at preventing night sweats and overheating?
What is motion isolation and why is it important for couples buying a new mattress?
Good motion isolation is found in a lot of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but what is it and why do couples need it?
Egg crate vs memory foam mattress topper — which is best for back pain?
We explore the key differences between egg crate and memory foam mattress toppers, including price, comfort, support
Sleep expert shares 3 reasons why you should nap every day during summer
Dr Sarah Bishop explains why an afternoon nap can help you beat the heat, improve your mood and focus better
I bought a microfiber bed topper to soften up a firm mattress and it was a huge mistake — here's why
I tried softening a firm mattress with microfiber bed topper and it was a let-down — I now know three key reasons why.
Why are mattresses so expensive and how much should you realistically spend?
We're here to explain why mattresses are so expensive, plus how much you should actually spend on one.
Doctor reveals his expert tips for how to sleep better during summer
A sleep expert shares his top three tips for sleeping cool this summer, plus his advice on how to sleep better any time of the year
Latex vs Memory foam mattress topper: Which is best for your sleep style?
We explore the key differences between latex vs memory foam mattress toppers, including price, support, and temperature regulation
What is an egg crate mattress topper and are they worth it? I'm a sleep writer, here's what I think
In this guide to egg crate mattress toppers, I weigh up the pros and cons of these unique designs to see if they're actually worth buying.
This is how long it takes for a new mattress to soften, plus what to do if it doesn't
Your brand new mattress too firm? Here's how long it takes to soften and how you can break it in quicker.
What is a bunkie board and does your mattress need one? Here's how to tell
Bunkie boards are a low-cost way to add support to your bed and prolong the life of your mattress, but are they necessary? Here's how to tell.
