Becca Caddy

Becca Caddy

Becca is an experienced tech, health and fitness journalist with bylines on many leading brands including TechRadar, New Scientist, Wired and others. For Top Ten Reviews, Becca loves writing about sleep and wellness, including why good sleep hygiene can help you snooze better than ever, and how to get more shut-eye (yes, it's possible). Becca is also the author of Screen Time, which looks at how we can all make peace with our devices and find our 'techquilibrium'.

Articles by: Becca Caddy

Best smartwatches of 2022: image shows athlete looking at smartwatch

Best smartwatches of 2022

By Becca Caddy, Ian Stokes published

Buying Guide Our picks of the best smartwatches for 2022 include Apple Watches, Garmin, Galaxy Watches and loads more.

How often should you get an eye exam? An image of a person holding black-framed glasses in front of eye exam letters

How often should you get an eye exam?

By Becca Caddy published

HOW TO Wondering how often you should get your eyes tested? There are different guidelines for adults and kids. Here's what you need to know...

Exercise bikes versus ellipticals: An image of an elliptical machine on a white background, sat next to a stationary bike on a bright blue background

Exercise bikes vs ellipticals: Which cardio machine is better for you?

By Becca Caddy, Claire Davies published

VERSUS When it comes to exercise bikes vs elliptical trainers, space and budget are two of your biggest factors. Here’s why…

How to sleep for longer at night: An illustration of a woman asleep on a deep blue pillow

How to sleep for longer, and why our sleep cycle changes with age

By Becca Caddy, Claire Davies published

HOW TO Good sleep hygiene and a regular bedtime can help you sleep for longer at night. Here's why...

How to fall asleep faster at night: A man with dark hair and wearing a blue t shirt sleeps in a bed dressed with blue sheets

Top 10 tips for how to fall asleep faster at night

By Becca Caddy, Claire Davies published

HOW TO Wondering how to fall asleep quickly? Here are 10 tips to try, including the famed Military Technique for better sleep.

How to use a blood sugar monitor: Tips for easier testing

How to use a blood sugar monitor: Tips for easier testing

By Becca Caddy published

HOW TO Find out why blood sugar monitoring is so important and how to take a reading quickly and easily.

How many hours of sleep do you need for better health?

How many hours of sleep do you need for better health?

By Becca Caddy, Claire Davies last updated

HOW TO How many hours of sleep are enough, and is too much sleep bad for us? We asked an expert to clue us in.

The best times to sleep and wake-up: A woman asleep surrounded by alarm clocks

The best times to sleep and wake-up, based on your sleep needs

By Becca Caddy, Claire Davies last updated

HOW TO Your best time to sleep and wake-up is probably different to your bed buddy, so how do you get it right? We ask an expert on sleep problems to guide us...

5 bedtime stories for adults to help you fall asleep when you’re stressed out

5 bedtime stories for adults to help you fall asleep when you’re stressed out

By Becca Caddy last updated

FEATURE Our pick of the best bedtime stories for adults to fall asleep to when you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or just plain restless.

What is sleep hygiene and how can it help you sleep better?

What is sleep hygiene and how can it help you sleep better?

By Becca Caddy last updated

HOW TO We explain all about what sleep hygiene is, how it can help you sleep better, and how to get better at preparing for bed.