Latest articles by Ruth Jones
7 key signs you're sleep deprived and how to fix it — advice from an insomnia expert
If you’re tired during the day but struggle to fall asleep at night, you’re probably sleep deprived. A leading insomnia expert explains how to spot the sleep deprivation symptoms and fix it.
What is green noise and can it help you fall asleep fast? An expert answers
We asked the experts how to use soothing green noise to fall asleep fast, and when to listen to white noise instead.
I've been to four hotels in four weeks — how I avoid bringing bed bugs home with me
As a sleep writer who traveled extensively this summer, I've become adept at checking for bed bugs. Here's how I do it...
Blue light isn't as bad for your sleep as you think, new study says
Blue light might only delay your sleep by 2.7 minutes
I switched from a hybrid mattress to a memory foam mattress — here’s why it was terrible for my back
I wanted the pressure relief of a memory foam mattress, but all I got was a bad back. Now I know three reasons why.
Can your dog detect bed bugs in your mattress?
With the South Korean Olympic team using sniffer dogs to smell out bed bugs, we explore if your pet can detect bed bugs in your mattress.
Why you have back pain after sleeping on a new mattress and what to do about it
Some discomfort isn't unusual when sleeping on a new mattress. Here's what you can do about new bed back pain.
Sleep expert says we should ditch the alarm — here’s why and how to wake up naturally
Dr Hana Patel explains why alarm-free mornings might be best for your sleep overall
Millennials are sleeping longer and better than any other generation, says study – here's how they’re doing it
A new survey explores how your generation might be disrupting your rest, and what you can do to sleep better.
How to choose a mattress for heavy people with back pain
These are the features you'll find in all the best mattresses for heavy people with back pain, and how to identify them.
How to fall asleep fast — 5 tried and tested techniques
From body scans to breathing methods, here are the techniques our sleep team use to fall asleep fast.
I've swapped my down pillow for a memory foam one — 3 reasons why I'll never go back
Switching my old down pillow for a memory foam alternative transformed my sleep health. Here's how...
'My back is about to fall off' — why everyone's talking about the cardboard beds at the Olympics
Cardboard bases, rock hard mattresses and anti-sex beds? We explore just what athletes are sleeping on at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
This is why the best hotel mattresses are so comfortable, plus how to recreate your hotel bed at home
Bring a bit of your vacation home with this guide exploring how hotel mattresses are always so comfortable.
What is the best mattress for back and hip pain? 3 key features to look for
These are the features you'll find in all the best mattresses for back and hip pain, plus how to identify them.
Wim-Hof vs 4-7-8 breathing technique: Which is better for falling asleep?
Can't sleep? We explore if the Wim Hof or 4-7-8 breathing technique is better for drifting off, and which helps you wake up feeling more energized.
How to sleep well when traveling this summer — my top 5 tips
I'm a sleep writer and here are my tips for sleeping better when traveling this summer.
Are memory foam mattresses good for heavy people? I’m a sleep writer — here’s my take
Memory foam mattresses are known for providing cushioned comfort, but do they offer the support a bigger body needs? I'm a sleep writer, this is my take.
What mattress does the Four Seasons Hotel use — and where to buy them
Everything you need to know about the Four Seasons Hotel Signature Mattress, including affordable alternatives.
If you're shopping for a good affordable mattress, here's 3 I recommend
These good affordable mattresses have been tested and approved by our team of sleep experts and mattress reviewers.
I tried TikTok’s favorite hypnosis technique for falling asleep fast — here’s what happened
Hypnosis for sleep is a popular TikTok wellness hack, but can it actually help you fall asleep fast? I tired it to find out.
Are you ruining your mattress by placing it on the wrong bed frame? 5 clear signs to look for
Five signs you've your bed frame is wrong for your mattress, and why that's bad news for your sleep.
What is a Purple mattress and are they worth the money? I'm a mattress tester — here's what I think
Purple is a premium sleep brand known for its unique pressure relief. But are Purple mattresses worth the money?
