Ruth Jones
Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.
Latest articles by Ruth Jones

How to sleep with election night anxiety
By Ruth Jones published
With the polls set to close soon you might experience "electsomnia". here's what to do if election anxieties are keeping you up.

How to sleep after a scary movie marathon — 5 expert tips for Halloween
By Ruth Jones published
What's scarier: zombies or you after a bad night's sleep? Find out how to drift off after a scary movie marathon with our expert tips.

Sleep apnea treatments: What are they and how to access them
By Ruth Jones published
Over 900 million people globally experience sleep apnea. Here are the most common treatments, from CPAP machines to healthy weight loss.

I’m a stomach sleeper, here’s why I’m super fussy about my pillows
By Ruth Jones published
Choosing the right pillow for stomach sleepers transformed my rest. Here's what front sleepers should look for in a pillow.

I thought double-sided mattresses were a gimmick until I tried one — here's what happened
By Ruth Jones published
The Plank Firm convinced me double-sided mattresses could be useful. Here's all you need to know before buying a flippable bed.

Should you buy a memory foam mattress or a hybrid for side sleeping?
By Ruth Jones published
We explore if memory foam or hybrid mattresses are better at delivering the pressure relief side sleepers need.

Jet lag knocked me out for a week — how I got my sleep back on track
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones published
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?
By Ruth Jones published
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?
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones published
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?
By Ruth Jones published
We explore what a mattress for big people is, who can benefit from these specialist beds, and how to know if you need one.

7 key signs you're sleep deprived and how to fix it — advice from an insomnia expert
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones published
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?
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones published
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
By Ruth Jones last updated
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
By Ruth Jones published
A new survey explores how your generation might be disrupting your rest, and what you can do to sleep better.
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