Latest articles by Frances Daniels
How to set up a mattress in a box: 5 dos and don'ts for getting your new bed ready
Buying a mattress in a box ahead of Presidents' Day? Read our expert tips on how to set it up ready for sleep.
This is what happens to your mattress if you don’t change your sheets often
From dust mites to stains, here's the dirt on why you should change your bed weekly, especially if you have a cold.
Expert shares 5 common sleep apnea symptoms in children and when they’re likely to appear
Leading sleep apnea expert Prof. Esther Rodriguez-Villegas shares how to spot the common symptoms of sleep apnea in children — and what you should do.
How to make your bed the Scandinavian Sleep Method way — a complete bedding guide
A guide to making your bed when using the Scandinavian Sleep Method, including what bedding you need, how to air it and more.
What is the Scandinavian Sleep Method and why are so many couples using it?
What you need to know about the Scandinavian Sleep Method, from how it works to what bedding you could use.
Textiles expert answers 5 common questions about how to clean, flip and repair a mattress
Textiles designer Lydia Lloyd answers the most searched for questions about mattress care — from whether you should flip your mattress to how often you should clean it.
Get up to $3,559 off a Bear mattress and zero gravity bed combo in flash sale
Bear’s huge bundle sale saves you up to $3,559 when you buy the Elite Hybrid mattress and zero gravity Adjustable Flex Bed together.
What are floor mattresses — and is sleeping on the floor healthy?
Floor mattresses are a great way to save space and money. But what are these compact beds, and are they healthy to sleep on?
If you sleep in this position you're more prone to nightmares, says dreams expert
Best-selling dream expert Theresa Cheung shares how sleep positions influence dreams — and it’s all to do with breathing.
How to wake up early on winter mornings and feel energized instead of tired
Follow these tips for how to wake up early in the morning and you'll be springing out of bed all winter-long.
Neuroscientist shares 5 tips for the perfect Christmas Day nap — and it involves coffee
Dr Lindsay Browning recently appeared on Steph's Packed Lunch to share her top tips for taking a Christmas Day nap.
Not everyone should sleep on their left side — leading sleep doctor explains why
From reducing sleep apnea to lowering your Alzheimer's risk, Dr Michael Breus explains how the side you sleep on impacts your health.
How to sleep better at a hotel if you're away from home this Christmas
Our go-to tips for how to sleep better at a hotel, including why you should always request a room on the top floor.
Nutritionists reveal the best (and worst) festive food for sleep
The three festive foods to load up on to fall asleep easier this Christmas — and four you should leave on the table
Your Christmas tree could be ruining your sleep, expert warns — here’s why
Dr Sophie Bostock reveals how your Christmas tree lights could be impacting your sleep, and what you can do to enjoy your tree and a good night's sleep.
5 things you should do before bed (and 3 you shouldn’t) to fall asleep fast
From simple breathing exercises to natural sleep aids, here are the dos and don’ts of falling asleep quickly and easily.
I'm a sleep writer — here's what I do when I can't sleep
If you don’t know what to do when you can’t sleep, try the simple tricks that I use to drift off
5 ways a hot water bottle helps you get to sleep fast in cold weather
Sleep expert Max Kirsten reveals how a hot water bottle helps you get to sleep fast on cold winter nights, plus how to pick the best hot water bottle for sleeping.
How to remove mold from a mattress: 3 pro tips from a cleaning expert
Wondering how to get rid of mold on your mattress and whether it’s safe to sleep on? We have expert answers for you.
I tried this fall asleep fast method with 23 million views on YouTube — here’s what happened
Jason Stephenson’s free guided sleep meditation has over 24 million views on YouTube, but does it really help you fall asleep in minutes? I tried it for a week to find out.
What do mattress toppers do? 5 key facts and why you should buy one in Black Friday sales
We answer common mattress topper questions, including what do they do and how they can help with back pain.
Beginner’s guide to Black Friday mattress deals shopping – 5 key things to remember
Find the perfect Black Friday mattress deal with our expert shopping tips.
