Aly Lopez

1 week ago | cnet.com | Aly Lopez

As a wellness writer and self-proclaimed amateur birder, I appreciate the health benefits of listening to and watching birds. Studies show that hearing birdsong can enhance our mental health, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and lowering stress levels. Until recently, I lived in an apartment in the heart of a city, which meant I had to actively seek nature and the advantages of being surrounded by our avian friends.

1 week ago | cnet.com | Taylor Freitas |Aly Lopez

There's nothing worse than having your sleep interrupted, especially when it means you have to get out of your cozy bed to go to the bathroom and pee. What's even worse is if this happens to you multiple times during the night, significantly interfering with your sleep and making it harder for you to get through the next day. Urine production typically decreases when you sleep, allowing 6 to 8 hours of uninterrupted rest.

1 week ago | cnet.com | Aly Lopez

A lot of folks think they need a queen or king mattress to be truly comfortable, but you can save money and space by opting for a twin-size bed. In fact, as we've been researching mattresses, we've found that some of our favorite picks also come in a twin size. These beds are great for people who live in smaller homes or have a guest bedroom, or who need a bed for their child or their new collegian's dorm room. Whatever your reason for wanting a twin, we're here to help you upgrade to a new bed.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Taylor Freitas |Aly Lopez

After a long day, snuggling into bed and getting comfortable is one of the best feelings. So imagine being tucked in to nice clean sheets, trying to sleep, only for your brain to repeatedly signal that it's time to pee. It's inconvenient and can lead to crankiness and grogginess in the morning, especially if you have trouble falling back asleep. Typically, urine production decreases when you sleep, allowing 6 to 8 hours of uninterrupted rest.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Aly Lopez

CNET’s sleep team has long been testing mattresses, bedding and sleep accessories, and Eight Sleep has always been a crowd favorite. The latest generation of Eight Sleep’s AI-powered system launched recently, and now you can get a cooling and heating blanket in addition to the dual-sided mattress cover and adjustable base. It's a completely personalized bedroom setup that monitors your sleep and health metrics, automatically adjusting as needed to help you sleep. The Pod 5 is quite the investment.