Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
What is a nighttime routine for adults and how do they help you fall asleep faster?
A nighttime routine can help you fall asleep faster and wake up energized — here's what you need to do.
How to remove mattress stains and smells — get rid of pee, vomit, yellow marks and more
Accidents happen, so here's how to remove pee, vomit, smells, and yellow mattress stains in seven easy steps.
Which Nectar mattress should you buy?
Which Nectar mattress is the bed in a box for you? Here's our guide to the Nectar mattress line-up, tested and chosen by experts.
Can't sleep? 1 hour of screen time in bed increases insomnia by 59%, study shows
Screen time in bed is linked to poor quality sleep, a new study shows — here’s why, plus how to break the habit.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
5 top tips for buying your first mattress in the Boxing Day sales
From how much to spend to what type to buy — 5 top tips for buying your first mattress in the Boxing Day sales.
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.
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.
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.
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.
