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 with a cold, blowing her nose

Is a blocked nose making you snore? Here are 5 tips for dealing with it

By Ruth Jones published 12 January 24

A case of the sniffles can block the nasal passages, increasing snoring and leading to more disturbed nights.

This smart mattress swaps springs for strings and uses AI to adjust firmness as you sleep

By Ruth Jones published 11 January 24

Millions of strings are connected to AI sensors to provide a surface that can adapt to your exact sleep style.

This smart mattress topper uses AI to boost sleep and help your body recover faster

By Ruth Jones published 10 January 24

The Rezet mattress topper promises to provide both personalized health plans and the most restful night sleep.

A person wrapped up in a blanket, sitting on a bed, holding a cup of coffee

The best time in the morning to drink coffee is 10am, not first thing – here's why

By Ruth Jones published 10 January 24

How you can hack your coffee drinking habits to suit your cortisol levels for a better morning routine.

A man lying in bed listening to white noise through headphones

5 places to find free white noise for sleep

By Ruth Jones published 9 January 24

From the classic fan to a calm garden in Japan, these are the best places online to find white noise.

Two men deliver a new mattress to a bedroom

What is white glove delivery for mattresses?

By Ruth Jones published 8 January 24

We take a look at what is included with white glove delivery, and which mattress brands offer it.

Levitex Sleep Posture Pillow review

By Ruth Jones published 6 January 24

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Discover how an unassuming build hides a unique supportive feel with our Levitex Pillow review.

A woman reads a book in bed before going to sleep

Want to sleep better in 2024? Here's the one thing you should do before bed

By Ruth Jones published 5 January 24

Just a few minutes of reading can lower stress and improve your sleep.

A woman sits on the corner of her bed wearing workout clothes and tying the laces on her running shoes

When should you stop exercising before bed?

By Ruth Jones published 4 January 24

An intense workout sometimes leaves us feeling ready to drop, but might evening exercise be sabotaging your sleep? Or could a nighttime run be key to healthy rest?