Latest articles by Ruth Jones
Jet lag knocked me out for a week — how I got my sleep back on track
Learn from my mistakes and beat jet lag quicker with these tips I'll be using the next time I fly.
Are memory foam mattresses good for side sleepers? I'm a bed tester — here's my take
All-foam mattresses offer deep pressure relief across the hips, shoulders and knees, which is great news for side sleepers.
Stress often wakes me up in the middle of the night — why it happens and how sound therapy is helping me sleep better
This World Mental Health Day I explore how underlying stress can cause temporary insomnia, and what you can do about it.
Twin XL mattress vs twin: which bed size is best for your sleep?
Twin XL mattresses and twin beds are both comfy for solo sleepers and teens, but which is right for you? We examine...
Bear Elite vs Cloverlane Hybrid: Which mattress is right for your sleep?
Is the Bear Elite or Cloverlane Hybrid the right premium hybrid mattress for your sleep style? We explore key differences.
Is TikTok the new bedtime story? New survey shows Americans are embracing viral sleep hacks
Over one third of Americans admit to using sleep hacks to drift off, but is your TikTok habit harming or helping your sleep?
This is why a sagging mattress causes lower back pain — and how to fix it
Waking up with lower back ache? Your sagging mattress might be the cause, but there are things you can do about it.
What is a mattress for big people?
We explore what a mattress for big people is, who can benefit from these specialist beds, and how to know if you need one.
What is an adjustable smart bed and should you buy one in the Labor Day sales?
An in-depth look at the advantages of an adjustable smart bed, and whether to buy one in this year's Labor Day sale.
7 key signs you're sleep deprived and how to fix it — advice from an insomnia expert
If you’re tired during the day but struggle to fall asleep at night, you’re probably sleep deprived. A leading insomnia expert explains how to spot the sleep deprivation symptoms and fix it.
What is green noise and can it help you fall asleep fast? An expert answers
We asked the experts how to use soothing green noise to fall asleep fast, and when to listen to white noise instead.
I've been to four hotels in four weeks — how I avoid bringing bed bugs home with me
As a sleep writer who traveled extensively this summer, I've become adept at checking for bed bugs. Here's how I do it...
Blue light isn't as bad for your sleep as you think, new study says
Blue light might only delay your sleep by 2.7 minutes
I switched from a hybrid mattress to a memory foam mattress — here’s why it was terrible for my back
I wanted the pressure relief of a memory foam mattress, but all I got was a bad back. Now I know three reasons why.
Can your dog detect bed bugs in your mattress?
With the South Korean Olympic team using sniffer dogs to smell out bed bugs, we explore if your pet can detect bed bugs in your mattress.
Why you have back pain after sleeping on a new mattress and what to do about it
Some discomfort isn't unusual when sleeping on a new mattress. Here's what you can do about new bed back pain.
Sleep expert says we should ditch the alarm — here’s why and how to wake up naturally
Dr Hana Patel explains why alarm-free mornings might be best for your sleep overall
Millennials are sleeping longer and better than any other generation, says study – here's how they’re doing it
A new survey explores how your generation might be disrupting your rest, and what you can do to sleep better.
How to choose a mattress for heavy people with back pain
These are the features you'll find in all the best mattresses for heavy people with back pain, and how to identify them.
How to fall asleep fast — 5 tried and tested techniques
From body scans to breathing methods, here are the techniques our sleep team use to fall asleep fast.
I've swapped my down pillow for a memory foam one — 3 reasons why I'll never go back
Switching my old down pillow for a memory foam alternative transformed my sleep health. Here's how...
'My back is about to fall off' — why everyone's talking about the cardboard beds at the Olympics
Cardboard bases, rock hard mattresses and anti-sex beds? We explore just what athletes are sleeping on at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
This is why the best hotel mattresses are so comfortable, plus how to recreate your hotel bed at home
Bring a bit of your vacation home with this guide exploring how hotel mattresses are always so comfortable.
