Anna Gragert

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Anna Gragert

CNET's key takeawaysThe Tower 28 SOS Rescue Spray always calms my skin when I'm dealing with a breakout or redness. It can be purchased for as low as $12 for a travel size. The SOS Rescue Spray contains hypochlorous acid, a natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. While nobody likes dealing with breakouts, it is comforting that no one is alone in their acne. After all, it's the most common skin condition in the US, affecting 50 million Americans every year.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Anna Gragert

According to the FDA, 62.7 million over-the-counter packages of Zyrtec (cetirizine) and Xyzal (levocetirizine) were purchased in 2022. Since allergies are getting worse -- partly because of climate change creating longer, more intense pollen seasons -- these numbers have likely climbed in the last three years as more people purchase the antihistamines to cope with allergy symptoms like a stuffy nose, watery, red, itchy eyes and hives.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Anna Gragert

When asked about my hobbies, I always joke that one of my favorite pastimes is sleeping. But I'm not really joking. As someone who dealt with insomnia as a teenager and often has trouble falling asleep as an adult, I've spent most of my life focusing on how to get better sleep. Fortunately, my personal interest in sleep perfectly aligns with my work as a wellness writer. While technology has made health advice easy to find, it can be hard to trust.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Anna Gragert

3 hours agoNeed to Say No? Science Says to Avoid Hurt Feelings and Maintain Great Relationships, Always Explain Why (the Right Way)Plus a bonus tip: How to say no to yourself, and make it stick Sometimes, you have to say “no.“ In fact, you should say no a lot more often.

4 weeks ago | cnet.com | Anna Gragert

About a year ago, a thief broke into my friend's car and stole my luggage out of it. The most expensive thing in my suitcase? My $200 electric toothbrush. I was devastated (particularly since I had reviewed the toothbrush at a previous job and didn't have to pay for it). So I had to quickly search for a replacement. And what I landed on is the Oral-B Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush.