Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries
Is buying a second-hand mattress safe? No, and here's why
We look at why buying a second-hand mattress isn't safe, the biggest risks, and the best alternatives.
I live next to a nightclub — how I slept using Loop Earplugs to block out the noise
The Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs are designed to muffle 24dB of sound, but is it enough? I put them to the test.
How to fall asleep when you can’t — tried and tested tips I've learned from experts
The Tom's Guide sleep team tests expert tips and techniques to fall asleep when you just can't drift off.
I tested 3 anti-snoring devices — only one stopped my partner snoring
I tested 3 anti-snoring devices to stop my partner from snoring — only one worked.
Simba just dropped a 20% off mattress sale — and the savings are huge
A 20% off flash sale means you can save up to £451 on the Simba Earth Escape mattress
Sleep apnea experts weigh in on the Apple Watch's latest health feature — here's the verdict
After FDA approval, Apple Watches can notify users of sleep apnea symptoms, but experts say we shouldn't rely on it — this is why.
I tried mouth taping for better sleep — here’s what happened
We document our experiences trying Hostage Mouth Tape for sleep, here's why we'd never do it again.
You win, night owls — new sleep study suggests staying up late makes you mentally sharper
Night owls performed better than morning larks in new cognitive test. Here's what that means.
Wearing socks to bed helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer — here's why
Experts weigh in on why wearing socks to bed can improve the quality of your sleep
Cognitive Shuffling helps me fall asleep fast — here's how it works
Cognitive Shuffling is designed to help you fall asleep fast and curb night-time anxiety. Here’s how it works…
Man sleeps for 30 minutes a night to 'double his life' — but does it work? A doctor responds
Daisuke Hori claims that sleeping for 30 minutes a night for the past 12 years is the secret to his success. Should you, too? A doctor responds.
5 things to expect when sleeping on a memory foam mattress for the first time
Memory foam mattresses aren't for everyone. There are 5 main things you can expect when sleeping on one for the first time.
I'm a side sleeper and I tested a body pillow for the first time — here's how my sleep changed
I tested the Simba Body Pillow for side sleepers and can't think of going to bed without it. Here's why.
This is the best time to go to bed for quality sleep, according to a doctor
The time we go to bed can impact our quality of sleep significantly, so what is the best time to go to bed? A sleep doctor answers.
Bed bugs or fleas? How to tell what’s biting you in bed
We explore how to identify bed bugs or fleas and top tips to removing them from your mattress fast.
