Michele Ross

Michele Ross

Michele Ross is a freelance wellness, beauty, and lifestyle writer based in Los Angeles. She contributes to publications including Well+Good, Editorialist, and RealSelf; has worked with brands including HUM Nutrition, Goldfaden MD, and Beast Health; and has served as a content strategist and ghostwriter for doctors and dietitians. Her goal is to empower readers to make informed decisions about their routines that work for their specific needs and concerns.

Articles by: Michele Ross

A young couple sitting on the edge of their bed, putting on trainers

Good sleep can improve your athletic endurance, speed, and recovery

By Michele Ross published

Want to take your physical performance to the next level? Achieve more high-quality ZZZs. Here’s why.

A couple watching the sun set across a bay

Can't sleep? Try watching a sunset, says sleep expert

By Michele Ross published

Is watching a sunset the sleep hack you never knew you needed? An MD outlines its key benefits.

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Here's exactly when to stop drinking caffeine for the best chance of a great night's sleep

By Michele Ross published

To induce sleepiness by bedtime, a dietician advises avoiding caffeine at least this many hours before snoozing.

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Is snoring normal? And when is it not?

By Michele Ross published

Snoring can range from benign to harmful. Discover what a sleep medicine MD wants you to know.

A person being woken up in the morning, reaching for the alarm clock

Is when you go to bed more important than how long you sleep?

By Michele Ross published

A sleep specialist explains why you should heed your internal clock more than your watch.

A couple asleep in bed at night

Is sleep different for men versus women? We asked an expert

By Michele Ross published

A sleep doctor shares how hormonal fluctuations and gender roles impact sleep across the sexes.

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Helix Midnight mattress review 2025: a winner for side sleepers

By Michele Ross last updated

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The Helix Midnight is a best-seller made for side sleepers; how does its performance stack up against its accolades?

Man laces up trainers while sitting on the edge of the bed

Can exercise improve your sleep? We asked a sleep doctor

By Michele Ross published

Exercise and sleep influence each other for better and for worse. Here’s how to hack your workouts for more restful nights.

Layla Essential mattress

Layla Essential mattress review: A good quality, budget-friendly option... but only for certain sleepers

By Michele Ross published

The Layla Essential matters is nearly half the price of the brand's other offerings. I reviewed it to see if it's as much of a steal as it seems.

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress on a bed

Leesa Sapira mattress review 2025: a clear win for lightweight side and combination sleepers

By Michele Ross published

The Leesa Sapira can be worth the luxury price tag for select sleepers. Are you among them?

The Birch Natural Mattress on a bed with some bedding piled on top of it

Birch Natural mattress review: cooling and comfortable organic mattress for combination sleepers

By Michele Ross published

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Run hot and switch sleeping positions throughout the night? The Birch Natural mattress may be a great investment.

The Layla Hybrid Mattress on a bed by a window

Layla Hybrid mattress review: a double-sided hybrid that aims to please

By Michele Ross published

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The Layla Hybrid mattress is a flippable 2-in-1 model – but is it as cooling, comfortable and convenient as the brand claims?

The Avocado Green mattress on a bed

Avocado Green Mattress review 2025

By Michele Ross published

The organic Avocado Green Mattress is a popular latex hybrid option, but is it worth the investment?

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