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 woman wakes up on a new mattress next to a Christmas tree

5 reasons why Christmas is the perfect time to upgrade your mattress

By Ruth Jones published

Start the new year right by gifting yourself good sleep.

A kid sleeps on the sofa with a Christmas tree in the background

How to get your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve: 5 techniques to try (and 1 to avoid)

By Ruth Jones published

Calm breathing, warm drinks, and an early night all round could be the key to getting your kids to sleep.

A woman sleeps wrapped in a blanket with her head flat on a pillow

How to choose the right pillow for better sleep: 3 expert tips

By Ruth Jones published

How upgrading your pillow can improve your sleep.

A couple huddle under the covers on a dark night

Bed rotting, mouth tape, and mushroom coffee – no, it’s not a Saw trap, it’s TikTok’s biggest wellness trends of 2023

By Ruth Jones published

My New Year's Resolution is to steer clear of these terrifying TikTok trends

A man sleeps in the 'dreamer' position

What is the best position for sleeping? We asked an expert

By Ruth Jones published

Is your sleep position helping or hurting?

A laptop, phone and notebook lying on a mattress, a pair of hands is typing on the laptop

I tried WFB (working from bed) – here's why I don't recommend it

By Ruth Jones published

I gave it a go and wasn't impressed, but can working from bed work for you?

A pillow-top mattress in a bedroom

5 reasons you don’t need a pillow-top mattress (and 2 reasons why you do)

By Ruth Jones published

It might sound luxurious, but is the pillow-top really the right mattress for you?

A man sleeping comfortably in bed, with an eco-INSTiTUT label (right)

What is eco-INSTITUT? And what does this certification mean for your mattress?

By Ruth Jones published

A high standard for eco-friendly mattresses, we explore what eco-INSTITUT means for your sleep setup.

A person lies in bed with their covers pulled up over their head

Feeling sluggish? Here's why you need more sleep in winter, according to a doctor

By Ruth Jones published

Perhaps not hibernation for humans, but a few extra hours is what the doctor orders.

A woman lies in bed with an OEKO-Tex logo to the left

What is OEKO-TEX? And what does this certification mean for your mattress?

By Ruth Jones published

OEKO-TEX is a textile safety certification, but what does it mean for your sleep setup?

A pillow-top mattress (left) and a Euro-top mattress (right)

What is a pillow-top mattress? And do I need one?

By Ruth Jones published

Discover the advantages and disadvantages of a pillow-top, and how it compares to a tight-top or Euro-top.

A woman wearing a sleep mask lies in bed

Spending the holidays in your old bedroom? Returning to your childhood routine might help you sleep

By Ruth Jones published

Find you sleep better when you return to you childhood home? Nostalgia might be the reason. Learn more here.

Full moon in the night sky

Does a full moon cause bad sleep?

By Ruth Jones published

Anecdotal evidence suggests a full moon can cause people to not sleep as well. But can science support the theory?

Latex foam (left) vs Memory foam (right)

Latex vs memory foam mattress: which is better?

By Ruth Jones published

Can't decide between a latex vs memory foam mattress? We explore the differences between the two materials.

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