Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
7 tips for sleeping better in 2024 — get the best sleep of your life this year
I'm a sleep writer and these are the seven tips I'm following to get the best sleep of my life in 2024.
Expert reveals the best position to help you stay asleep all night if you keep waking up
A sleep posture expert reveals the two ideal sleep positions to help you stay asleep all night – and it's bad news for stomach sleepers.
Cold shower vs warm bath: Which is best for sleep?
Let’s take a closer look at whether a warm bath or a cold shower is best for promoting quality sleep.
Dakota Johnson sleeps 14 hours a night — what is oversleeping and is it bad for you?
Sleep is important to our overall health, but oversleeping can make you feel more tired and increase you risk of disease – here's why...
I'm a sleep writer — this is how I help my kids to sleep well on Christmas Eve and not wake up super-early
My failsafe guide to getting excited kids to sleep on Christmas Eve and to avoid them waking up at the crack of dawn.
The unhygienic reason why you shouldn’t make your bed in the morning
Fully making your bed in the morning could be turning your sleep space into a bacterial breeding ground – here’s why.
How to survive Christmas party season without sacrificing your sleep
Yes, you can cut loose at the office Christmas party without losing a wink of sleep — here’s how.
Why a weighted blanket is the perfect Christmas gift for the person who has everything
A weighted blanket can ease anxiety symptoms, helping your loved one to rest easily and peacefully.
Quick! These five best eye masks for sleep make perfect stocking stuffers
Looking for the perfect present for your tired loved one? These are the five best eye masks for sleep to shop now.
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. Here’s how to fix that.
7 signs that you’re in sleep debt and don’t even know it
From poor memory, low moods, and difficulty concentrating — these are the seven key signs that you could be in sleep debt without even realizing it.
What is sleep debt and can it ever really be paid back?
Sleep debt, also known as sleep deficit, is when you get less sleep than your body needs. It's possible to pay back some sleep debt, but not all. Here's how.
Selling out fast! I've found the cheapest Black Friday mattress deal — it’s just $100 for a queen
This Allswell starts at just $70, but you’ll have to be quick – it’s selling out fast.
7 sleep techniques to banish the Sunday Scaries and help you fall asleep fast
From The Military Sleep Method to guided breathing, use these sleep techniques to banish your Sunday Scaries for good.
3 reasons to buy a mattress in this weekend's sales — don't wait for Black Friday
Stock levels are high, shipping is fast and the deals are red hot. We’re calling it — now is the best time to buy a new mattress, not Black Friday weekend.
Can you use an electric blanket on a memory foam mattress? 5 do's and don'ts
High heat can damage a memory foam mattress, so take these precautions when using an electric blanket to stay warm.
The 5 health risks of not cleaning your mattress properly — and how to avoid them
Respiratory issues, allergic reactions and bacterial infections are health conditions that can be born from not cleaning our mattresses often enough.
7 ways you’re damaging your memory foam mattress — and what to do instead
Getting it wet is just one way you could be ruining your memory foam mattress – here's why
Can you use a mattress topper as a mattress? Yes, but there are risks — here's why
Thinking of skipping the mattress and just sleeping on a bed topper? Here's what you need to know before first...
Nutritionists reveal the 5 best (and worst) foods for sleep — it’s good news for carb lovers
Stock up on sweet potatoes but cut out the citrus — these are the foods that are impacting the quality of your sleep.
How to dispose of a mattress with bed bugs – 3 vital steps
Your options are limited, but here’s how to safely get rid of a bed-bug infested mattress.
Should you buy a mattress on finance in the Black Friday sales? A money expert explores the pros and cons
A mattress can be expensive, so many turn to financing. But this isn’t always the right approach, as a money expert explores here.
The clocks change this weekend – a neuroscientist shares 3 sleep tips to help you prepare
Sunday 29 October marks the end of British Summer Time, so we asked a neuroscientist what changes it will bring to your sleep.
