Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries
Does cheese cause bad dreams? A sleep scientist shares the truth behind the myth
Most of us believe that late-night cheese leads to bad dreams. But where did this myth come from? We ask a sleep scientist to explain
Nolah Natural 11 vs Essentia Stratami: Which organic latex mattress suits your sleep?
Which mattress, the Essentia Stratami or the Nolah Natural 11, suits your sleep? We've tested them both and now we're comparing them on support, comfort, price and more.
Reduce your stress before bed by 68% with this easy 6-minute nighttime routine
Reading for just 6 minutes a day can reduce stress and improve your sleep — here's how.
What is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and what does it mean for my mattress?
The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 label means mattresses won't contain harmful substances – we take a closer look at the certification, as well as the OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton and Made in Green.
Sleep Awareness Week 2025: All the best tips, tech and hacks to help you sleep better
Presented by Helix Sleep
For Sleep Awareness Week 2025, we're bringing you expert interviews, sleep tech recommendations and the best hacks and methods to improve your sleep.
I took part in a gold standard sleep study to find out what happens during a sleep cycle — here are my results
Presented by Helix
Healthy sleep cycles are essential in getting quality rest. I had my sleep monitored to find out exactly what these cycles look like.
My anxiety is worse at night — I asked a neuropsychologist why and how to cope
Presented by Helix Sleep
This Sleep Week, I ask a neuropsychologist why my nighttime anxiety is worse at night and what I can do to calm my mind
"I'm the last to go to bed and the first to wake in the morning" — 9 women on the gender sleep gap and why they're tired all the time
9 women share their gender sleep gap stories and reveal why they're tired all the time
No, you shouldn’t follow Elon Musk’s sleep habits — here’s why
Elon Musk may be a billionaire, but his sleep habits are no recipe for success. Here's why.
I keep my sleep score in the 90s thanks to this one easy habit
I tracked my sleep and found the one habit that always increases my sleep score
Waking up at night? These 5 daily habits could fix that — here's how
Stop waking up at night and start sleeping through the night with these 5 daytime routines.
Getting a good night’s sleep might stop you from getting another cold — here’s how
Getting a good night's sleep might be the trick to staying healthy throughout winter and boosting your immunity.
6 healthy nighttime snacks that help you sleep better, according to a nutritionist
These six healthy nighttime snacks will help you sleep better and stick to your weight loss goals
This German sleep hack is replacing the Scandi Sleep Method — and we approve
The German Bed Method helps couples get better sleep — and we think it's better than the Scandi Sleep Method
Forget roses — save yourself from sleep divorce with the ultimate Valentines gift
If you want to buy the ultimate Valentines Day gift, invest in a new mattress. Here's why.
I was waking up every night until this quick fix helped me sleep through
I keep waking up at night, but this simple trick helps me sleep through.
Fall asleep fast with this one breathing technique proven to relax your whole body
We asked an expert to explain how resonance frequency breathing helps you fall asleep fast and improves sleep quality
What is a pillow-top and do I need one on my mattress?
We break down what a pillow-top mattress is, compared to a euro-top and tight-top, and list the main signs you could benefit from a pillow-top mattress
5 things to look for when buying an organic mattress
Mattress certifications like GOTS, GOLS and USDA Organic will prove your mattress is organic. But what else should you look for when buying an organic mattress?
I asked a parasomnias expert what was causing my night terrors – her answer surprised me
I asked Dr. Acostamadiedo what causes night terrors, hallucinations and other parasomnias, to get to the root of my recurring night terror.
Doctor reveals what happens if you sleep too much — and it's almost as bad as not sleeping enough
We spoke to a specialist sleep doctor to find out exactly what happens when you sleep too much.
Over 70% of women feel their sleep is impacting their mental health, new survey reveals
A new study reveals over 70% of women feel their sleep is impacting their mental health. We asked Dr. Weiss to explain today's findings.
What is sleep inertia? We asked an expert how to stop feeling groggy in the morning
We asked Dr William Lu, a sleep expert, what is sleep inertia, what causes it and how we can stop it, so you can say goodbye to groggy mornings.
