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

Mattress jargon-buster: all the different foam types explained
By Ruth Hamilton published
Struggling to work out the kinds of foam used in mattresses? This guide runs down the different types, and how they're used.

3 hot weather sleep mistakes you're probably making (and what to do instead)
By Ruth Hamilton published
Temperatures are rising, but are you going the right way about keeping cool?

I just learned that pillow-tops are all a big con – but I still want one on my mattress
By Ruth Hamilton published
Pillow-tops aren't what they seem, but here's why I'm not too mad about it

Should I buy the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We went hands-on with the Brooklyn Signature Hybrid mattress – here's what we learned.

How to get a better night's sleep at any age: sleep expert shares their tips
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Our sleep changes throughout our lives. We asked an expert for their advice for great sleep in your teenage years, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.

What is a sleep window, and how can it help you have better night's rest?
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
We consulted an expert for their advice on working with your natural sleep window to create a more effective sleep routine.

Today's the best day to buy a mattress, if you don't want to wait for Black Friday – here's why
By Ruth Hamilton published
Unless you want to commit to waiting until November, you should buy your new mattress today.

Our special code for $375 off the Saatva mattress gets you hotel-level luxury for less
By Ruth Hamilton published
Knock $375 off all purchases over $1,000 with our special Saatva discount link.

How to buy a mattress in the Memorial Day sales: 5 expert shopping tips
By Alison Barretta last updated
We've been covering mattress sales events for years – here's what to do to get the best bargain in the Memorial Day mattress sales.

Early Tuft & Needle Memorial Day promo chops $700 off brand new diamond-infused mattress
By Ruth Hamilton published
Here's what you need to know.

Does cheese cause bad dreams? We asked a sleep scientist
By Ruth Hamilton published
We're often told that late-night cheese leads to vivid dreams or nightmares. We take a look at where the theory comes from, and if there's actually any science to back it up.

Get $500 off our #1 rated mattress – the biggest discount we've ever seen
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Deal ends today! The luxurious Saatva Classic can be customized to your exact sleep preferences, and this unmissable special deal gets you $500 off.

Daylight Saving Time 2023: Tips for coping with an hour's sleep loss
By Grace Franks last updated
The 'Spring Forward' clock change means you lose an hour of sleep this weekend – here's how to deal with it, starting tonight.

What goes into a $9k mattress? Purple shows us with new ultra-luxury line
By Ruth Hamilton published
Take a look at the premium mattress line that makes Tempur-Pedic look cheap.

Sleep Week 2023: everything you need to improve your sleep
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Welcome to Tom's Guide's Sleep Week 2023! This is your first stop for expert tips and advice to help you banish sleepless nights for good.

I had Batman interpret my dreams via ChatGPT and you can too—here's how
By Ruth Hamilton published
Other options include Elon Musk, Maya Angelou and Yoda.

Depressive symptoms reported by 50% of adults who sleep under 7 hours
By Ruth Hamilton published
Too little sleep could be damaging your mental health, finds Sleep in America 2023 poll.

Nectar mattress prices plummet in this better-than-Black Friday offer
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Nectar's best-selling memory foam mattress is the cheapest we've seen it in this epic Sleep Week deal.

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.

Get $400 off our very top-rated mattress in this bargain Saatva Presidents' Day deal
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The luxurious Saatva Classic can be customized to your exact sleep preferences, and our special deal gets you $400 off this Presidents' Day.
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