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

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.

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.

Simba Hybrid Luxe mattress review 2025
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Simba Luxe mattress is a super-thick, high-end hybrid. Does the performance warrant the price tag? Here's our review.

Does screen time really affect sleep quality?
By Ruth Hamilton published
Most sleep experts suggest putting away your devices in the hours before bed. We explore if, and how, screens impact on our sleep.

Nectar Mattress review 2025: is this best-seller right for your sleep?
By Claire Davies last updated
The Nectar has been a best-seller for years, but is this memory foam mattress right for you? We review it to help you decide.

Do we really eat 8 spiders a year in our sleep?
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
We take a closer look, to see if there's any truth behind this much-parroted sleep statistic.

Is a lack of sleep making you sad? Expert explains how sleep impacts our emotions
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
We spoke to a sleep expert to find out how sleep (or lack of) affects how we regulate our moods... and if there's anything we can do about it.

This is the perfect winter wake-up routine, according to a sleep expert
By Ruth Hamilton published
Sleep expert shares their advice for starting your winter morning alert and ready to go.

King bed size: exactly how big is a king size mattress?
By Tom May last updated
A clear guide to how big a king size mattress is in the US and the US, and the different king bed options available.

How to sleep when you've got a cold, according to a sleep expert
By Ruth Hamilton published
Here's exactly how to improve your chances getting the sleep you need to recover quickly.

5 tips to keep your bedroom warm this holiday season
By Ruth Hamilton published
Here's how to trap the warm air in (and keep the chill out), so you don't have to have your heating on all winter.

Why do we talk in our sleep?
By Ruth Hamilton published
Sleep expert explains the science of sleep talk, and whether it should be a cause for concern.

6 ways to make it easier to get out of bed when it's still dark out
By Ruth Hamilton published
Struggling to drag yourself out of bed? Here's how to ease the pain of winter wakeups.

Are memory foam mattresses hot?
By Jo Plumridge published
If you're wondering are memory foam mattresses hot, the answer is yes and no. Here's why…
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