Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
I get less than 6 hours sleep — doctors share 5 golden rules to help me get more sleep to boost my longevity and health
I regularly get less than six hours of sleep. Here, 5 sleep doctors share their advice for getting more sleep to protect my long term health, starting from tonight.
Brooklyn Bedding mattress sale for June 2026: A sitewide sale takes 25% off everything
Brooklyn Bedding has 25% off all of its mattresses in an extended Memorial Day sale. Here's our expert guide to what's worth shopping right now.
Early mornings left me feeling tired all the time but now I spring out of bed at 6 a.m. — here's how I did it
A simple change to my sleep routine helps me wake with energy before my alarm
The best Helix mattress deals for June 2026: 20% off all hybrid beds
This month's Helix mattress sale takes 20% off its entire range of luxury hybrid mattresses and sleep accessories. Here's the deals we recommend.
Last chance to save $800 on the Helix Midnight Luxe, the luxury hybrid mattress I tell all my friends to buy
Use the code TOMS27 at checkout and save up to $800 when you buy the Helix Midnight Luxe in the extended Memorial Day sales.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is the coolest side sleeper mattress I’ve slept on — why I’d buy it at $800 off this Memorial Day
The Helix Midnight Luxe is my top recommendation for side sleepers wanting a cool, comfy hotel-style mattress for couples. And at 27% off in the Memorial Day sales, now is a good time to buy.
7 best luxury mattresses that are actually worth the money, tested and approved
Our expert team have tested the best luxury mattresses of the year — these are the 7 we recommend for high-quality comfort and support
How to save big on the only mattress we've ever given 5-stars — plus the budget rival Memorial Day sales
With summer price-hikes looming, now could be your last chance to save $400 on all sizes of the Saatva Classic mattress.
The best mattress under $1,000 in 2026: Queen size comfort for less
Take your dollar further by investing in one of the best mattresses for under $1,000 in a queen size — all tried and tested in controlled and real-world settings by our expert sleep team.
I tested DreamCloud’s most luxurious mattress and it’s ridiculously comfortable for side and back sleepers — there’s just one small thing I wish I could change
The DreamCloud Ultra Hybrid is a marshmallowy-soft mattress that you’ll sink right into without ever feeling unsupported
The 4 types of mattress and how they actually affect your sleep comfort
We look at the four main types of mattresses, the pros and cons of each and how they affect your sleep comfort
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress review: 'Cloud-like' luxury comfort for side sleepers
RecommendedThe best selling mattress from Helix, we've spent over two years testing this bed designed specifically for side sleepers. Here's everything you need to know about the Helix Midnight Luxe.
5 signs you need a new mattress: Red flags you shouldn’t ignore
These are the sure-fire signs that your mattress is on the way out and needs replacing right away
This luxury organic mattress is naturally cooling and allergen repellent — save up to $625 for Earth Day
There’s 20% off the Birch Luxe for Earth Day, a luxury organic mattress that provides outstanding cooling comfort for eco-conscious shoppers.
Top mattresses from Helix, Bear, Nolah and more: Expert tested and approved
We’ve slept on and reviewed all the latest mattresses from Helix, Bear, Brooklyn Bedding, Plank, Birch, and Nolah, and these are our top recommendations for comfy, replenishing sleep
‘I brought bed bugs home with me from holiday — here's everything I'm doing to get rid of them’
The 5 things I'm doing to get rid of bed bugs — and the 2 things next on my list
Reading in bed was keeping me awake, but this $16 gadget helps me fall asleep before I can even finish my chapter
Science says that opting for warmer colored lights in the lead up to bedtime helps cement your circadian rhythm, so you can fall asleep fast.
I went from always exhausted to waking up with tons of energy — these are the products I rely on to help me sleep better
Deep sleep is the key to banishing daytime exhaustion and waking up with lots of energy. These are the 5 products I swear by to get more of it.
I had no idea that brushing my teeth right before bed was keeping me awake — a doctor explains why and what to do instead to fall asleep fast
Falling asleep on the couch but wide awake in bed? Fix that with this simple nighttime routine switch, say experts.
Science says the '7:1' sleep rule could add 4 years to your life — these are the products I swear by to stick to it
My sleep routine went out the window — these are the products I used to get it back on track.
Yes the $399 Elemind headband helps me to stop waking up at 3 a.m. — but I prefer this free 'cognitive shuffling' trick
The Elemind headband helped me fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m., but here's why I’ll be sticking to cognitive shuffling from now on.
For months I was waking up exhausted — but these 5 easy sleep hacks now help me spring out of bed with bags of energy
I was tired all the time, but these easy sleep hacks are helping me wake up refreshed, energized and springing out of bed.
The best mattresses on Amazon 2026: These are the top 7 beds out of 20,000+ options
Don't go shopping for a mattress on Amazon in today's Big Spring Sale before browsing our guide to the best ones — all tested and reviewed by our expert sleep team.
My cluttered bedroom was fuelling my 3 a.m wake ups — a board-certified sleep doctor explains why, plus 3 easy steps to breaking the cycle
A board-certified sleep doctor explains how clutter could be contributing to your nighttime anxiety, plus how to break the cycle of a messy bedroom when you're lacking motivation.
