Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Staff Writer

Ruth is TechRadar’s Sleep Writer. She’s here to help you find the perfect sleep setup for your budget and personal preferences. As well as keeping a keen eye on everything that’s going on in the world of mattresses, she regularly speaks to experts to help you learn how to improve your sleep habits, whether that’s by debunking sleep myths or explaining the science behind it all. Prior to joining the TechRadar team, she put together features and product guides for new parents hoping to get a decent night's sleep, as well as writing for a variety of online spaces.

Articles by: Ruth Jones

A pair of hands securing the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress topper to a mattress, and a TechRadar deals graphic

Tempur-Pedic's mega 40% off topper deal is back with a bang for Presidents' Day

By Ruth Jones published

This massive mattress topper deal allows you to enjoy Temput's luxury cushioning for a lot less.

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress in a bedroom with a TechRadar deals graphic

I've crunched the numbers and these are the best offers in the Casper Presidents' Day mattress sale

By Ruth Jones published

The Casper Presidents Day sale is a mixed bag, so I've done the work for you and found the best bargain bed buys.

A man waking up in bed after a good night's sleep

What is edge support, and why is it important for your mattress?

By Ruth Jones published

Don't let sagging edges ruin your sleep – discover why edge support is important for your mattress.

Aman reaches out of bed to turn off his alarm clock

Travis Kelce gets 10 hours of sleep a night and he just won the Super Bowl – should we all be sleeping more?

By Ruth Jones published

We explore whether Travis Kelce's super sleep habits are key to his Super Bowl success.

A woman prepares to put a comforter on a freshly cleaned mattress

3 basic household products you need to clean your mattress (and how to use them)

By Ruth Jones published

It is time for a spring clean? We asked an expert to use kitchen staples to refresh your bed.

A person lying on a PurpleFlex mattress from the waist down, in the corner is a TechRadar deals graphic

Is it time to shop the Presidents' Day mattress deals? I'm a sleep writer and I say... maybe

By Ruth Jones published

I explore whether you should buy now or wait for the big day to get the best deal on a bed.

A couple share a bed together

What is the Scandinavian sleep method, and how can it help you sleep better?

By Ruth Jones published

We asked an expert how sleeping with separate bedding might help you avoid sleep disruptions when sharing a bed.

A Purple NewDay mattress in a bedroom, in the corner is a TechRadar deals graphic

Purple's cheapest mattress just got cheaper: get up to $400 off the NewDay with this deal

By Ruth Jones published

Save big and discover a whole new sleep sensation with this Purple NewDay mattress deal.

The Siena mattress (left) in a bedroom, and the Allswell mattress (right) in a bedroom

Siena mattress vs Allswell mattress: which budget bed is best?

By Ruth Jones published

We explore how our favorite budget beds – the Siena memory foam and the Allswell hybrid – stack up.

A woman reaches out of bed to press the snooze button on her alarm clock

I swapped to a smart alarm clock and it made my early mornings a lot less alarming

By Ruth Jones published

Trading my iPhone alarm for a smart alarm clock made my mornings much more bearable.

Nectar mattress with a 'Don't miss' graphic

Act now! Up to 50% off in the Nectar early Presidents' Day flash sale

By Ruth Jones published

Discover the best deals in the Nectar early Presidents' Day sale – but hurry, as they won't stick around.

A woman asleep in bed with her head on a pillow

'Like a stress ball for your body': expert explains how weighted pillows can help you sleep

By Ruth Jones published

If you're more of a big spoon kind of person, a weighted pillow might be the stress-reliever you've been waiting for.

A woman lying in bed holding a hot water bottle to her stomach

Is lying down after eating bad? We take a look at the science

By Ruth Jones published

We explore what happens inside your digestive system when you go to bed straight after eating.

A man lying in bed listening to white noise through headphones

The sound of bacon frying might help you sleep, according to an expert

By Ruth Jones published

Struggling to drift off? We explore the benefits of ASMR, and why you might want to start listening to bacon in bed

A woman lies in bed with a Greenguard Gold logo imposed next to her

What does Greenguard Gold mean? And is it important for my mattress?

By Ruth Jones published

How mattresses achieve Greenguard Gold certification and what this chemical emissions test means for your bed.

A couple lie on a bed smiling and cuddling each other

Sleep divorce – the secret to a dreamy relationship or a nightmare for intimacy? Here’s what an expert has to say

By Ruth Jones published

But who gets custody of the pillows? We explore sleep divorce, and why it might actually be good for your relationship.

Person picking up Amazon box from their doorstep

What is Amazon's Haul Away and Unpack service? We explain

By Ruth Jones published

We explore Amazon's 'Haul Away and Unpack', and how this premium delivery service makes setting up a mattress easy.

A man lies on a bed in a side sleeping position, holding a pillow to his chest

What is the best mattress firmness for side sleepers?

By Ruth Jones published

Sleep on your side? Here's how to find a mattress with the ideal combination of cushioning and support.

A man waking up in bed after a good night's sleep

Who should buy a king size mattress? We take a look at who this bed size would suit

By Ruth Jones published

Thinking of investing in a luxury king size bed? A big bed can come with some massive advantages.

A woman stretches out on a king size mattress

Slacking on your new year's sleep goals? Here's how I'm getting mine back on track

By Ruth Jones published

These are the expert-recommended changes that are easy to accomplish and return consistent results.

A woman reaches out of bed to press the snooze button on her alarm clock

What exactly is social jet lag? And how can I avoid it?

By Ruth Jones published

Social jet lag is what happens when your body clock is out of sync with your sleep patterns. Here's how to tackle it, so it doesn't end up ruining your sleep.

A woman sitting in bed, yawning widely

Just one energy drink a month can shorten sleep time and increase likelihood of insomnia, study shows

By Ruth Jones published

Research indicates regularly consuming energy drinks significantly increases the risk of poor-quality sleep.

A woman asleep in bed with her head on a pillow

Good sleep could mean you live up to 4.7 years longer, study finds

By Ruth Jones published

Research shows consistent sleep might improve your longevity – here's how to go about getting it.

A couple sit cuddling on a bed wrapped in a blanket

A quick cuddle can help you sleep, says an expert – and you don't need a partner to feel the benefits

By Ruth Jones published

How oxytocin – also known as the cuddle hormone – can improve your rest

A man lying in bed listening to white noise through headphones

Drift off to rainfall and wake up to sizzling bacon – is crafting your own ASMR soundscape the key to good sleep?

By Ruth Jones published

Take white noise to a luxurious level with hotel-inspired ASMR soundscapes.

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