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Nicola Appleton
Nicola Appleton is Sleep Features Editor at Tom’s Guide, specialising in quality news content surrounding sleep and wellbeing. Nicola cut her teeth as a journalist in a busy newsroom in Bristol, UK, 15 years ago as part of a team at Britain's largest independent press agency. Since then, her job as a journalist has taken her to the States, to Sydney, and then back to Blighty, where she has written and edited features for a whole host of prominent British and international brands, including The Independent, The Sydney Morning Herald, HuffPost, Refinery29, Stylist and more. As well as tackling the vast topic of sleep, Nicola will be joining the raft of expert mattress reviewers at Tom's Guide, helping steer readers towards the very best mattresses on the market.
Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
![A Tempur-Pedic Tempur-LUXEbreeze Soft mattress in a bedroom with a Tom's Guide deals graphic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eSN9bCRyEDqL6RfR58rV93-320-80.jpg)
I'm a hot sleeper — Tempur-Pedic’s best cooling mattress is worth the splurge in epic 30% off sale
By Nicola Appleton published
Yes, the Tempur-Pedic Tempur LUXEbreeze is still expensive even at 30% of, but if sleeping hot is wreaking havoc with your sleep it's well worth the investment — here's why.
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Save 30% on Brooklyn Bedding’s best cooling mattress for hot sleepers
By Nicola Appleton published
Save up to $799 on the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe, one of the best cooling mattresses for hot sleepers, in a 30% off flash sale.
![A woman lays on her back in bed with her smartphone held in front of her face with two hands after waking up from a night's sleep](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jVwWk36HncGzSZ8AMwkgHQ-320-80.jpg)
Doing this before looking at your phone each morning helps you fall asleep fast at night
By Nicola Appleton published
Doing this one crucial thing before you check your phone in the morning helps you fall asleep faster at night, say experts.
![A person holds a magnifying glass over a bed to spot bed bugs inside a mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ufzDxqnESqAnHtpDBry3Ta-320-80.jpg)
7 signs of bed bugs in your mattress — and whether it can be saved or not
By Nicola Appleton published
Think you have bed bugs in your mattress? Learn the telltale signs and symptoms, plus when a mattress can be saved and when it's time to buy new.
![The Beautyrest Harmony Lux mattress with a TG Killer Deal badge laid over the top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2EEDG2gAqJULq9zhuHFudL-320-80.jpg)
The best Beautyrest mattress sales for April 2024: up to $800 off with new deals
By Nicola Appleton published
The new Beautyrest mattress sale will save you up to $800 off the Beautyrest Black, plus save 50% when purchasing any two Beautyrest Pillows.
![A woman wearing a white singlet and pink pyjamas bottoms sleeps on her stomach on top of a white duvet and pillows](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Br4a86J2Si8MaDgd2VfMsk-320-80.jpg)
This is the worst sleep position for back pain, according to a chiropractor
By Nicola Appleton published
Sleeping in this position is ‘almost guaranteed’ to make your back pain worse, says a chiropractor. Here’s how to stop.
![Helix Midnight Luxe mattress with our sleep editor lying on it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T8sG94g3hM8carbLPHwVBQ-320-80.jpg)
I've slept on a pillow-top mattress for the last three weeks — here's why I'll never sleep on anything else again
By Nicola Appleton published
Now that I’ve slept on the Helix Midnight Luxe and its sumptuously plush pillow top, I can’t ever go back. Here’s why.
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Quick! Buy a queen size Tempur Adapt mattress topper for just $251 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale
By Nicola Appleton published
The Tempur-Adapt mattress topper boasts 3 inches of NASA-developed Tempur foam — and it's currently 40% off in the Amazon Big Spring Sale.
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Best mattress in a box 2024: Expert-rated boxed beds
By Claire Davies last updated
Choose the best mattress in a box for your budget with our expert buying guide and bed-in-a-box reviews.
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The best mattress for back pain 2024: With expert advice from chiropractors
By Alison Barretta last updated
Our roundup of the best mattresses for back pain, featuring beds our expert testers have slept on themselves while experiencing back pain.
![Best mattress for heavy people: a man in a blue shirt sits on the Helix PLUS mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DvrVzhXcC9x7Vru76kMTj-320-80.jpg)
Best mattress for heavy people 2024, ranked by experts
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
This year's best mattresses for heavy people that offer full body support and alleviate back pain.
![Best organic mattress: Photo of the Birch Natural mattress on a beige bedframe placed in a grey bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-320-80.jpg)
The best organic mattress 2024: Natural beds for non toxic sleep
By Jo Plumridge last updated
The best organic mattresses and all natural beds to buy online, as rated by certified sleep experts.
![Brooklyn Aurora Hybrid Luxe Cooling mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QcxjQyQD8ZJWMCgdzW4jV3-320-80.jpg)
The best cooling mattress 2024: cool beds for hot sleepers
By Claire Davies last updated
Our expert guide to the best cooling mattresses to stop overheating and ensure you get a refreshing night's sleep.
![Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress on a platform bed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qyK2BidYM2snJqSewtN8oU-320-80.jpg)
The best luxury mattress 2024
By Sarah Finley last updated
Looking for the best luxury mattress? Bring luxury hotels levels of luxe into your own bedroom with our guide to the best mattresses on the market.
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The best firm mattress 2024, approved by sleep experts
By Alison Barretta last updated
The best firm mattresses for proper spinal support, rated by our top sleep testers and with advice from a chiropractor.
![Best mattress for side sleepers: image shows the Helix Midnight mattress on a wooden bedframe, with our Sleep Editor asleep on her side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjJjZvq5MCE6jZGhGaPrTM-320-80.jpg)
The best mattress for side sleepers 2024: with full reviews
By Claire Davies last updated
We review 2024's best mattresses for side sleepers at a range of prices, from affordable to luxury.
![The best smart beds and smart mattresses: image shows the Sleep Number 360 i8 Smart Bed in a silver and black bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XZvsZY9XPPYcdzFpYZzzKj-320-80.jpg)
The best smart beds and smart mattresses 2024
By Claire Davies last updated
2024's best smart beds for better sleep, custom cooling and adjustable comfort.
![Best cheap mattress, featuring someone sitting on the edge of a Siena Memory Foam Mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-320-80.jpg)
Best cheap mattress 2024: quality budget beds under $500 for a queen
By Claire Davies last updated
We've found the best cheap mattress for every sleeper, with affordable queen size mattresses for under $500.
![A man sits on the edge of his bed, with a hand held to his hip and neck.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2RtZmxHKNaKa5D37ZDFwcD-320-80.jpg)
5 signs your mattress is too firm, plus how to make it softer
By Nicola Appleton published
A mattress that is too firm can cause hip, shoulder and neck pain, plus tingling in the hands and feet. Here’s how to make your firm mattress softer.
![A woman sleep on her side with a black Sleep Crown pillow placed over her eyes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r9F8747LGEuWNsaiznfSp4-320-80.jpg)
I tried TikTok’s viral sweater sleep hack — here’s what happened
By Nicola Appleton published
The viral TikTok sweater sleep hack is a DIY version of the Sleep Crown pillow — but is it just as good? I tried it and here’s what it did for my sleep.
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Save up to 60% off the Siena mattress this World Sleep Day — that’s better than Black Friday
By Nicola Appleton published
At up to 60% off in a Sleep Awareness Week sale, the Siena Memory Foam mattress drops to its best price since Black Friday.
![A woman laying on her back on a light gray Ostrichpillow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LyVewh4PcmaEEubhsUns28-320-80.jpg)
I've swapped my cheap microfiber pillow for a luxury memory foam — here's how it's changing my sleep
By Nicola Appleton published
Is the $120 Ostrichpillow worth its luxury price tag? I’ve been sleeping on for weeks — here’s what I think.
![A woman with dark curly hair and glasses sleeps on her side on a blue sofa with her mouth open](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5gZ2EqEPRNJCvjsGHCkBm-320-80.jpg)
Why have I started snoring — and how can I stop? A doctor responds
By Nicola Appleton published
If you’ve recently started snoring, the first thing to do is to rule out sleep apnea, advises a board certified physician.