Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
Can you use a mattress topper as a mattress? Yes, but there are risks — here's why
Want to save money and switch your mattress for a bed topper? We don’t recommend it, here’s why…
7 signs that you have dust mites in your mattress — and why that's bad for your sleep
Seven tell-tale signs dust mites are lurking in your mattress, plus how to get rid of them quickly.
The luxury hybrid mattress I recommend to everyone drops to its joint lowest price in new Sleep Week deal
The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress is a dream for side sleepers, and it's 27% off for Sleep Week.
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress review
We tested the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress to see if it really can deliver "legendary pressure relief" — and justify the price tag.
My husband and I finally found a mattress we can agree on — and it's 27% off in today’s Presidents' Day sales
There's $775 off the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales, and it's a dream for both back and side sleepers.
The best mattresses on Amazon 2025: Our 7 top-rated picks
Find the best Amazon mattress for your budget and sleep needs, courtesy of our expertly-curated list.
How to return a mattress in a box — what you need to know before Presidents’ Day sales
Thinking of buying a mattress in a box in the Presidents' Day sales? Here's how to return it if it's not right for your sleep.
The best Beautyrest mattress sales for February 2025: Up to $900 off luxury mattresses
Beautyrest’s New Year’s sale takes up to $800 off select mattresses, including the Beautyrest Black.
The best mattress for back pain 2025: 10 expert picks to help you sleep comfortably
Stop letting back pain get in the way of a good night's sleep. We've slept on and tested the latest mattresses for back pain and these are the 10 we recommend.
I'm a mattress tester with lower back pain — here are 3 beds I'd buy in the Saatva Presidents' Day sale
Saatva's Presidents' Day sale has landed, taking $400 off all mattresses over $1,000. This is what I'd buy as a bed tester with lower back pain.
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.
Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress review 2025
Is the Helix Dusk Luxe still one of the most comfortable mattresses for stomach sleepers? Here's what we think.
How to get rid of dust mites from your mattress, pillows and bedding
Dust mites can aggravate allergies and disrupt your sleep. Here’s how to remove them from your mattress, pillows and bedding.
Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review 2025
We retested this luxury Helix mattress to see if it still offers the superb pressure relief side sleepers crave
Affordable vs luxury mattress: Should you save or splurge?
Should you buy an affordable bed or a luxury mattress? Here's how to choose between them, plus what you get for your money.
Don't worry if you keep waking up at night — expert explains why no-one really ‘sleeps through’
Rather than focusing on how often you're waking at night, consider instead how rested you feel overall.
Quick! Save up to $569 on the Saatva RX mattress — lowest price of the year
A rare Saatva flash sale means you can buy a queen RX for $2,801, which is a huge saving of up to $658.
Why you shouldn't panic if it takes you 20 minutes to fall asleep at night
This is how long it should take to fall asleep, according to a doctor. Plus why you shouldn't panic if it takes you 20 minutes.
Want to sleep better in 2025? This is the mattress I'd buy in Cyber Monday sales
The Saatva Classic will take your sleep from zero to hero — act fast though because this Cyber Monday sale ends soon.
5 luxury mattresses worth their premium price tag in extended Black Friday sales
Black Friday may be over but these deals from Saatva, Helix, and Beautyrest are live if you want a luxury mattress at a great price.
Buying a new mattress in the Black Fridays sales? Here's where to start
Don't spend hours scrolling through sale sites — a sleep editors' guide to shopping the Black Friday mattress deals.
I’ve tracked Helix Midnight Luxe prices all year — Black Friday is the best time to buy
Helix's huge $1,193 worth of savings is the Black Friday deal I've been waiting for
How to buy a mattress online — 5 pro tips
A mattress editor's tips for how to buy a mattress online and get it right, first time
