The house I grew up in sits directly across the street from my hometown’s swimming pool. Needless to say, most summers were spent in the water — from playing with friends and taking swim lessons to then becoming a swim instructor, lifeguard and competitive swimmer. It’s no surprise, then, that I enjoy being in and … Read more
And of course there are other priorities: infectious disease, pandemic control, global health, prevention of childhood diseases. If you ask Bill Gates, he’d have a whole different set of priorities. You could argue that those would actually improve average longevity far more than anti-ageing research, by reducing infant mortality and infectious disease and so on. … Read more
Jason Hiner/ZDNET Daylight savings has messed up our sleep schedules, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll do anything to regain your lost hours of sleep. That’s in spite of the noise outside of your home, the partner snoring next to you, or your upstairs neighbor who plays their music loud late into the night. … Read more
It’s Sleep Week over at FluffCo, and there’s 20% off all bedding. There’s no code required for this deal, but it won’t last long, so you’ll need to act quickly. New bedding can make a world of difference when it comes to the quality of your sleep. Picking up new bedding, including comforters and pillows, … Read more
Allergy season can be miserable. Between watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and congestion, just making it through the day can be a struggle, to say nothing of getting quality sleep. In addition to exacerbating sleep issues like snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, allergies can also increase the time it takes to fall asleep — and prevent … Read more
Itchy eyes and runny nose? You’re not alone. When allergies are at their peak, often it’s easier to stay inside to avoid your triggers. Sometimes allergens can lurk in your home — specifically, your bedroom. This story is part of Sleep Awareness Month 2024, CNET’s deep dive into how sleep impacts your overall health and … Read more
MEXICO CITY — Those walking through the milling streets of downtown Mexico City on Friday were greeted with a strange and sleepy sight. Lolling with bright blue yoga mats, sleeping masks and travel pillows, hundreds of Mexicans laid sprawled out on the ground at the base of the city’s iconic Monument to the Revolution to … Read more
We’ve all been there — it’s 2 a.m., you’re clammy and flustered, legs twisted between the sheets. You have only a few hours before it’s time to get up and get ready for the day, but now you’re wide awake, your brain refusing to quiet down and let you fall back asleep. This story is … Read more
Anker/ZDNET When Anker debuted its Soundcore Sleep A10 earbuds in 2022, the earbuds were a welcome addition to a scarce market of sleep headphones — but they weren’t without their first-generation kinks. Following the A10’s success, Anker is launching the second generation of its sleep earbuds, the Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds, which upgrade a few key … Read more
Back in 2022, Anker released its Sleep A10 noise-blocking sleep earbuds under its Soundcore brand. At the time, they were a value alternative to Bose’s now discontinued Sleepbuds II, and they had a lot to like about them, though they were far from perfect. This story is part of Sleep Awareness Month 2024, CNET’s deep … Read more