Articles by 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 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 2 February 24

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 1 February 24

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

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

By Ruth Jones published 1 February 24

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 31 January 24

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 30 January 24

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 29 January 24

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 28 January 24

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 27 January 24

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

The Levitex mattress topper lying flat on the bed, after it's fully expanded

Levitex Gravity Defying mattress topper review: supreme support

By Ruth Jones published 27 January 24

Discover how a no-frills design still delivers excellent full-body support in our Levitex Gravity Defying mattress topper review.

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 26 January 24

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.

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

By Ruth Jones published 25 January 24

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 24 January 24

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 23 January 24

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

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 23 January 24

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

Do memory foam mattresses sleep hot?

By Ruth Jones published 22 January 24

We explore why some memory foam mattresses sleep hot and how to choose a cooler bed.

A woman in her bedroom, tidying sheets by the bed

Do you really need to make your bed everyday? We asked an expert, and the answer is yes… and no

By Ruth Jones published 20 January 24

You should let your mattress breathe, but neat sheets might help you get to sleep.

'Time for a break?' Instagram plays parent with new nighttime nudge feature

By Ruth Jones published 19 January 24

Designed to encourage healthier social media habits, the notification will 'nudge' teens to close Instagram after prolonged late night use.

What is the 10-3-2-1-0 sleep method?

By Ruth Jones published 18 January 24

These five simple rules teach you how to adapt your daytime routine for better slumber every night.

A woman sleeping in bed with her mouth open

Expert explains the science behind mouth taping for better sleep

By Ruth Jones published 18 January 24

Mouth taping is a scary-sounding TikTok trend – here's how to get the same benefits without sticking your mouth shut.

A woman lies on a bed eating crisps and scrolling through her phone

Bed rotting – self-care or sleep saboteur? We got an expert’s take on this viral TikTok trend

By Ruth Jones published 17 January 24

This TikTok self-care trend promotes the laziest of lazy days, but it might leave you feeling more tired than before.

A woman sitting in bed, checking the Sleepwave sleep tracker tab on her smartphone

This app takes an unexpected approach to sleep tracking – instead of listening for sound, it makes its own

By Ruth Jones published 16 January 24

While many sleep trackers listen for sound, this unique app creates ultrasonic sound waves to monitor your movements.

5 quick bedtime tricks to make Blue Monday a bit less miserable

By Ruth Jones published 15 January 24

'Blue Monday' might be totally made up, but it's still a depressing time of year. Here's how to hack your sleep to brighten up your day.

Aman reaches out of bed to turn off his alarm clock

Hitting snooze can ruin your morning energy levels – here's how to kick the habit

By Ruth Jones published 14 January 24

It might be just a few extra minutes in bed, but pressing snooze might actually make you feel more tired.

An image of the Emma Original mattress next to the Simbatex mattress

Emma Original vs Simbatex: which memory foam mattress is better?

By Ruth Jones published 13 January 24

The Emma Original is one of our favourite mattresses – can the Simbatex compete?

The DeRUCCI T11 Pro Smart Mattress on the beach

This smart mattress uses AI to adjust your sleep setup and warn users about potential health problems

By Ruth Jones published 12 January 24

Hate going to the doctor? This mattress thinks it can diagnose you in your sleep.

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