Ruth Hamilton
Ruth is currently Homes Editor on Tom's Guide's sister site TechRadar, where she reviews and writes about everything from air fryers to vacuum cleaners to coffee machines, as well as the latest smart home gadgets. Prior to making the shift to Homes, Ruth was Tom's Guide's Sleep Editor. A certified Sleep Science Coach, she has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest.
Latest articles by Ruth Hamilton
World Sleep Day: How to reset your sleep schedule
By Ruth Hamilton published
It's easy to let your sleep routine slide – here's how to get it back on track.
Pokémon Sleep promises to make sleep exciting, and that's not a good thing
By Ruth Hamilton published
For its tween and teen audience, the gamification of sleep is likely to be the opposite of relaxing.
This easy sleep hack improves reaction times and learning skills, study finds
By Ruth Hamilton published
Adding an eye mask to your sleep setup makes you learn more effectively and boosts reaction times, according to new research.
Dunlop vs Talalay latex for mattresses: what's the difference, and which is better?
By Ruth Hamilton published
Dunlop and Talalay latex are both commonly found in 'natural' mattresses, but each offers something slightly different.
Does screen time really affect sleep quality?
By Ruth Hamilton published
Most sleep experts suggest putting away your devices in the hours before bed. We explore if, and how, screens impact on our sleep.
Do we really eat 8 spiders a year in our sleep?
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
We take a closer look, to see if there's any truth behind this much-parroted sleep statistic.
Is a lack of sleep making you sad? Expert explains how sleep impacts our emotions
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
We spoke to a sleep expert to find out how sleep (or lack of) affects how we regulate our moods... and if there's anything we can do about it.
This is the perfect winter wake-up routine, according to a sleep expert
By Ruth Hamilton published
Sleep expert shares their advice for starting your winter morning alert and ready to go.
How to sleep when you've got a cold, according to a sleep expert
By Ruth Hamilton published
Here's exactly how to improve your chances getting the sleep you need to recover quickly.
5 tips to keep your bedroom warm this holiday season
By Ruth Hamilton published
Here's how to trap the warm air in (and keep the chill out), so you don't have to have your heating on all winter.
Why do we talk in our sleep?
By Ruth Hamilton published
Sleep expert explains the science of sleep talk, and whether it should be a cause for concern.
Last chance to buy our #1 mattress for cheap before prices go up tomorrow
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Saatva Classic, our top-rated mattress, is getting a price rise tomorrow – buy today and you can still take advantage of our $400 off deal, too.
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