Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
Best mattress protector 2024: waterproof, cooling and zipped covers compared
If you’re looking for ways to keep your mattress clean, dry and allergen-free, here’s our guide to the best mattress protectors for every bed, budget and lifestyle.
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.
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.
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
What is obstructive sleep apnea and how do you know if you have it?
We explore the common symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, plus outline what to do if you think you might have it.
Which is the best Nectar mattress in 2024? Everything you need to know
Trying to choose the best Nectar mattress for you? Here's how to pick between the sleep brand's memory foam and hybrid beds.
The best mattresses on Amazon 2024: Our 7 top-rated picks
Find the best Amazon mattress for your budget and sleep needs, courtesy of our expertly-curated list.
I asked AI to curate the perfect nighttime routine — here’s how it compares to my advice as a sleep editor
I asked AI to create the perfect nighttime routine. Here’s how it compares to my own advice as a sleep editor.
Two nights of bad sleep makes you feel four years older, study shows
According to a study by Stockholm University, quality sleep is a key factor in feeling young.
Will putting your mattress on the floor help you sleep cooler? I'm a sleep writer, here's what I think
Will putting your mattress on the floor help you sleep cooler? Yes, but I don't recommend it — here’s why, plus 3 pro tips to sleeping cooler tonight.
Consistently good sleep reduces your risk of Type 2 diabetes, new study shows
Consistently good quality sleep reduces your risk of Type 2 diabetes, new study shows. Here’s how to fix your sleep schedule, starting from tonight.
Are hybrid mattresses better than other types of bed? I'm a mattress tester — here's my take
Many of our top-rated mattresses are hybrids — but are they better than other bed types? I'm a mattress tester, here's my take.
Going to bed late could damage your mental health, new study says
Staying up late could be harming your mental health, says a study. We explore why — plus how to fix your sleep schedule, according to an expert.
Doing this before looking at your phone each morning helps you fall asleep fast at night
Doing this one crucial thing before you check your phone in the morning helps you fall asleep faster at night, say experts.
7 signs of bed bugs in your mattress — and whether it can be saved or not
Think you have bed bugs in your mattress? Learn the telltale signs and symptoms, plus when a mattress can be saved and when it's time to buy new.
This is the worst sleep position for back pain, according to a chiropractor
Sleeping in this position is ‘almost guaranteed’ to make your back pain worse, says a chiropractor. Here’s how to stop.
I've slept on a pillow-top mattress for the last three weeks — here's why I'll never sleep on anything else again
Now that I’ve slept on the Helix Midnight Luxe and its sumptuously plush pillow top, I can’t ever go back. Here’s why.
5 signs your mattress is too firm, plus how to make it softer
A mattress that is too firm can cause hip, shoulder and neck pain, plus tingling in the hands and feet. Here’s how to make your firm mattress softer.
I tried TikTok’s viral sweater sleep hack — here’s what happened
The viral TikTok sweater sleep hack is a DIY version of the Sleep Crown pillow — but is it just as good? I tried it and here’s what it did for my sleep.
I've swapped my cheap microfiber pillow for a luxury memory foam — here's how it's changing my sleep
Is the $120 Ostrichpillow worth its luxury price tag? I’ve been sleeping on for weeks — here’s what I think.
Why have I started snoring — and how can I stop? A doctor responds
If you’ve recently started snoring, the first thing to do is to rule out sleep apnea, advises a board certified physician.
Why do I grind my teeth in my sleep? A leading neuroscientist answers
A dental guard can help protect your teeth from grinding them in your sleep, but that only solves part of the problem, explains a leading sleep expert.
How do I know if I have sleep apnea? A leading sleep apnea expert answers
What is sleep apnea and how to tell if you have it
