Latest articles by Ruth Jones
What is the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra smart mattress cover and should you buy?
The Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra smart cooling mattress cover and base might be $400 off but it's not at its lowest price. We explore whether you should buy it in the Black Friday sales.
Reddit swears by these sleep hacks to fall asleep fast — and we approve
We've scoured Reddit's best hacks for falling asleep fast and these ones got the seal of approval from our sleep editors.
I test mattresses for a living — here's what a firm mattress does for side sleepers
Can firm mattresses provide the relief side sleepers need? Or should you opt for a medium-firm mattress is you sleep on your side?
3 things stomach sleepers with back pain should look for in a mattress
Stomach sleepers often experience back pain, but the right mattress can help alleviate aches. Here's what to look for.
Is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? Yes, but you can fix that — here’s how
Sleeping on your stomach can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain. But the right mattress can help with all that.
How to fix a mattress in a box that hasn't expanded properly
Mattresses in a box need to decompress before being slept-on, but what do you do if your mattress doesn't expand properly?
5 ways a smart mattress can help if back pain, night sweats or restless legs are stopping you from sleeping
We explore how a smart mattress can alleviate common sleep issues to achieve better rest, plus three of our favorite smart beds.
Should you buy a cheap mattress and replace it often, or buy a luxury bed and invest in longevity?
We explore whether to invest in the higher quality of a premium bed, or if regularly replacing a cheap mattress is better?
Stomach sleeping is bad for you — I'm using this side sleeping pillow to kick the habit
Using a side sleeping pillow is helping fix my bad sleep posture, but it's not all been smooth sailing.
Mattress in a box vs traditional mattress: which should you buy?
Should you buy a mattress in a box or a traditional mattress? We've tested them both, here's how they compare in price, delivery and comfort.
Are latex mattresses good for side sleepers? I’m a sleep writer, here’s my take
Latex foams are becoming increasingly popular, but are latex mattresses suitable for side sleepers?
Can you get a good night’s sleep for under $400? I slept on a cheap mattress to find out
I've tried mattresses from every price bracket. Here's how budget mattresses perform at comfort, support and durability.
Did cavemen sleep better than us? 5 sleep tips we can learn from our prehistoric ancestors
We're all searching for a good night's sleep, but did our hunter-gatherer ancestor's actually find the secret to better rest?
I ruined my sleep over Christmas by making some big nighttime routine mistakes — here's how I'm fixing it again
Turning off screen limits ruined my sleep over the holiday break. Here's how I'm getting my sleep schedule back on track.
I’ve slept on firm and soft memory foam mattresses — here’s which one you should buy
I've tried both firm and soft memory foam mattresses, here's how to find the right feel for your sleep style.
Mattresses on the floor is the next big TikTok sleep trend — why I don’t recommend it
"Are we canceling bed frames?" TikTok might be doing away with the base, but here's why I don't recommend putting your mattress on the floor.
You can't cure sleep apnea but you can manage it — doctors explain how
We asked the experts why sleep apnea can't be cured and how effective treatment can minimize its impact on your sleep.
Should you buy a full vs queen size mattress if you sleep alone?
Sleep solo and need a new bed? We explore the key differences between full vs queen size mattresses and which is best if you live alone.
The best sleep tech from CES 2025 so far — from brain bands to singing smart rings
All the latest and best sleep technology releases from CES 2025, from smart mattresses to sleep trackers.
ERA Smart Layer transforms your mattress into a health device — and masseuse
The CES 2025 Innovation Award winning mattress topper features sleep tracking, AI-generated advice and active spinal alignment.
How to sleep with lower back pain — 5 essential tips from the experts
Lower back pain can have a big impact your sleep – we asked the experts why, and for tips on what you can do about it.
Cynthia Erivo got just three hours sleep a night filming 'Wicked' — here’s how to manage your sleep during a busy period
Cynthia Erivo confessed to sleeping just two to three hours a night while filming Wicked... here's how to make the most of a short sleep schedule.
Keep waking up at night? Fall back asleep fast with this 5-second pillow trick
Find yourself lying awake at night? We investigate if adjusting your pillow can help send you back to sleep.
