
Eve Davies
Eve is a PPA-accredited journalist with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. She is a Sleep Staff Writer at Tom’s Guide and has four years’ experience writing health features and news. She is particularly interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health. At Tom’s Guide Eve is responsible for coverage and reviews of sleep tech and is our smart and cooling mattress specialist, focussing on brands such as Eight Sleep and Sleep Number. She also covers general mattress reviews, seeks out the best deals to produce tried-and-tested buyer's guides for sleep accessories and enjoys writing in-depth features about sleep health. She has been involved in rigorous testing procedures for mattress reviews in our Sleep Studio and has interviewed experts including sleep doctors and psychologists. When not covering sleep at Tom's Guide, Eve enjoys writing about health and fitness, food and culture.
Latest articles by Eve Davies

What is the Chilipad and how does it differ from a heating and cooling mattress?
By Eve Davies published
Find out more about the Chilipad Dock Pro, an active cooling solution designed to help hot sleepers rest well

The 5 sleep gadgets that will help you sleep cool this summer
By Eve Davies published
Sleep cooler for less with these 5 sleep gadgets from Amazon, BedJet and Coop — prices start at just $16.

Better sleep starting tonight — 7 stretches to help you fall asleep faster
By Eve Davies published
We asked an expert for the 7 best stretches for sleep to help you fall asleep fast

Are there any benefits to using a sunrise alarm clock in summer?
By Eve Davies published
Brighter mornings all year round — 5 reasons why you should still use your sunrise alarm clock in summer

What is blue light? Experts share real effect on sleep plus top tips to reduce its impact
By Eve Davies published
We asked the experts what blue light is and if it really ruins our sleep

Sleep Number i8 mattress review
By Alex Temblador published
95 firmness options, hourly automatic comfort adjustments and integrated sleep tracking — we put the Sleep Number i8 to the test

Biohacker Dave Asprey partners with Essentia and Oura to launch a mattress system to help you live longer
By Eve Davies published
Biohacker is on a mission to live for 180 years — and he’s teamed up with Essentia and Oura to create a new mattress system that could help him.

Everyone's talking about vagus nerve stimulation — but can it really help you sleep? I tried Pulsetto to find out
By Eve Davies published
Everyone’s talking about vagus nerve stimulation — is this $478 device the answer to your restless nights? I put it to the test

Bear Elite Hybrid vs Cocoon by Sealy Chill: Which cooling mattress is right for your sleep?
By Eve Davies last updated
The Bear Elite Hybrid and Cocoon Sealy Chill are both top-rated cooling mattresses for hot sleepers, but which should you buy?

Hot vs cold showers before bed: Which is best for a good night's sleep?
By Eve Davies published
We investigate what temperature your pre-bed shower should be in order to get the best night's sleep.

New research shows 55% of sleep ends with the snooze button — here's how that impacts your brain and body
By Eve Davies published
A new study has revealed how often the snooze button is deployed, and how long for. So we've spoken to an expert to see how pressing snooze can affect you.

From Oura ring to smart mattress toppers — 5 last call Memorial Day tech deals to help you sleep better for less
By Eve Davies published
Last minutes savings on sleep trackers, sleep headbands and more from Apple, Oura and Musicozy

Eight Sleep Pod 4 vs Pod 5 Ultra+: which smart mattress cover should you buy?
By Eve Davies published
Will the more affordable Eight Sleep Pod 4 help you sleep better or do you need the upgraded features of the new Pod 5 Ultra+? We help you decide

Top cooling mattress Bear Elite Hybrid drops biggest discount in today’s Memorial Day sales — just in time for summer
By Eve Davies published
Hot sleepers love the Bear Elite Hybrid — and it's 40% off in today's Memorial Day mattress sales

Memorial Day sleep tracker sales just got real juicy —$100 off the Oura ring and budget rivals
By Eve Davies published
The Oura Ring 3 is down to lowest ever price while stocks last in today's Memorial Day sales — plus top deals from budget rivals Amazfit and Amazon

Sleep Number's cheapest smart mattress drops to $539 for Memorial Day — with built in sleep tracking and adjustable firmness
By Eve Davies published
Get the affordable Sleep Number c1 smart bed with 10% off for Memorial Day

Thinking of buying a smart bed this Memorial Day? Here's my take after sleeping on the Eight Sleep Pod
By Eve Davies published
Memorial Day is the perfect time to upgrade your sleep with a smart bed — here's what I think

This luxury cooling mattress from Brooklyn Bedding helped me sleep cool during a heatwave — and it's back down to its lowest price in the Memorial Day sales
By Eve Davies published
The new Brooklyn Bedding Copperflex Pro Hybrid impressed our mattress testers and has a 30% discount for Memorial Day.

I track smart mattress sales — why I'd buy the Saatva Solaire now and not wait until Memorial Day
By Eve Davies published
The Saatva Solaire is a luxury smart bed that allows you to customize your comfort — and you can save up to $500 today

Summer’s coming — should you buy a cooling mattress in the Memorial Day sales?
By Eve Davies published
Memorial Day is the perfect time for hot sleepers to invest in a cooling bed — here's why, plus top deals to shop today

'A great choice for hot sleepers' — save $400 on Saatva's natural cooling mattress today
By Eve Davies published
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is $400 off, bringing you natural cooling and luxury comfort from $1,299 if you buy now

The best cooling mattress 2025: beds to help hot sleepers sleep better this summer
By Eve Davies last updated
Warmer nights are upon us. Find relief in our guide to the best cooling mattresses of 2025.

Eight Sleep launches world-first AI-powered smart mattress cover that knows when you’re going to get sick — a first look at the cooling Pod 5 Ultra
By Eve Davies published
Eight Sleep say the new Pod 5 can boost deep sleep and slow down your heart rate
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