Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
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.
Allergist reveals 3 hidden dust traps that are secretly destroying your sleep quality and waking you up in th night
'It’s not just dust; it’s the microscopic critters living in it.' Dr. Stephanie Kayode reveals the overlooked spots triggering your 3 a.m. allergy symptoms
For months I’ve been waking up at 3 a.m. with anxiety — a doctor shared this trick to falling asleep in seconds and it's a game changer for my sleep
A sleep doctor shares his trick to falling back to sleep in seconds following 3 a.m. wake-ups — here’s what it is and how to try it tonight.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is still the best mattress for side sleepers you can buy — here’s why it's still my fave two years after first reviewing it
Presented by Helix Sleep
I've slept on the Helix Midnight Luxe for the past two years and have have tested it three times. Here's why I think it's still the best mattress for side sleepers that you can buy today.
This 1-minute nightly habit could add four years to your life — a longevity doctor and sleep health expert explains why
This simple hack could be the key to sticking to the '60 minute bedtime rule'
The clocks go forward early this year — here are the 3 ways it will impact your sleep and why the 7:1 rule is crucial to avoid sleep deprivation and morning fatigue
It's important to remember that when the clocks go forward, our biological clocks stay the same. 'For many individuals, this creates a temporary mismatch between sleep timing and circadian rhythm'
'If my house was burning down and I could only grab one thing, this mattress would be it:' How to buy Tuft & Needle's best selling cooling bed at the lowest price in today's Presidents' Day deals
There's 20% off the Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales — here's how to get it even cheaper.
Most Saatva’s mattresses are good for relieving aches, but there are only two I’d choose if a bad back wakes you up at night like it does me — and both are on sale for President’ Day
If you have back pain and want a Saatva mattress, then it all comes down to the Saatva Classic versus the Saatva RX in today's Presidents' Day sale
I've tested the Helix Midnight Luxe twice and was blown away by its support for side sleepers both times — but there’s a different reason I recommend this luxury hybrid
After testing it twice, the Helix Midnight Luxe is the mattress I recommend to side sleepers with back pain (and there's 27% off right now when you use the code TOMS27)
Over 40? The 7:1 sleep rule is the single most important 'longevity hack' you aren't doing
Doctors explain how sticking to two key sleep hygiene habits in middle age and beyond can add four years to your life and protect against cognitive decline
Doctor shares bedroom window hack that helps you skip 3am wake ups and fall asleep fast — I tried it and here's what happened to my sleep
'Shock ventilation' of my bedroom is leading to longer, deeper sleep — here's how to do it...
I was plagued by 3am wake-ups thanks to hip pain, but this luxury side sleeper mattress stopped it — now back to its cheapest price in the Presidents’ Day sales
The luxury hybrid I rely on to banish achy hips and shoulders has dropped back down to its lowest price of the year ahead in the Presidents' Day sales
'Your nervous system thinks you’re in danger' — two sleep doctors explain why I'm waking up at 3 a.m. and how to stop
From breathing activities to strict boundaries surrounding your news consumption, two sleep doctors share their advice to calm your stressed out nervous system for better sleep.
I found a $79 mattress vacuum cleaner that shows you how many dust mites are lurking in your mattress, then kills them instantly — and it can even be used on pillows
The FEPPO Mattress Vacuum Cleaner detects and then kills dust mites and mold on sight, before sterilizing the surface area with 140°F heat and UV light. And I can't stop using it
Trouble sleeping was the first sign I was perimenopausal — expert-recommended tips I’m using to combat insomnia and nighttime anxiety
From hot flashes to nighttime anxiety, sleep disturbances are common during perimenopause. Here are four expert-approved strategies to overcoming them...
No more 3 a.m. wake ups — a doctor explains how this viral Japanese wellness practice is lowering my cortisol and helping me fall asleep in minutes
Experts explain how forest bathing, an ancient Japanese meditation technique, is helping me stay asleep all night
Switching my smartphone for a sunrise alarm clock has stopped this sleep-killing habit in its tracks — now I’m falling fast again and sleeping through the night
Using a sunrise alarm clock has stopped my doomscrolling habit in its tracks, helping me to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night.
Wide awake at 3am? Sleep doctors reveal why your messy bedroom could be to blame, plus how to declutter for better rest
Doctors reveal why your bedroom clutter could be causing you to wake up at night. Plus, a professional organizer shares simple decluttering strategies for those who hate tidying up
