Caroline Igo

Health and Wellness Editor at CNET

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Mediterranean Diet for Heart and Bone Health: Foods to Eat and How to Get Started

2 days ago | cnet.com | Caroline Igo |Amelia Ti

Why You Can Trust CNET Our wellness advice is expert-vetted. Our top picks are based on our editors’ independent research, analysis, and hands-on testing. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Wellness Nutrition The Mediterranean diet was named the healthiest diet for the eighth year in a row. Plus, a new study suggests this heart-healthy diet may also support strong bones. Here is everything you need to know.
Is the Viral TikTok Sleepy Girl Mocktail As Good as It Sounds? We Found Out

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Igo

CNET sleep experts are always looking for the best possible ways of getting a good night's sleep. Between testing mattresses and researching melatonin supplements, we make time to fact-check viral social media videos. Naturally, when the "Sleepy Girl Mocktail" made its rounds on TikTok and Instagram last year, we had to test its claim of being a sleep-aid-free drink by trying it for ourselves.
7 Best Vitamins and Natural Supplements for the Best Sleep

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Igo

It is no secret that restful sleep is essential for our overall health, but getting quality sleep is not as easy as it sounds. Many of us struggle to get the recommended 7 to 8 hours for range of reasons, while some battle insomnia nightly. You are not alone, and according to a CNET survey, more than half of US adults are willing to spend nearly $1,000 a year to improve their sleep quality.
I Upgraded My Eight Sleep Pod 3 to the Pod 4. Here’s Why You Don’t Need To

1 week ago | cnet.com | Caroline Igo

Why You Can Trust CNET Our advice is expert-vetted and based on independent research, analysis and hands-on testing from our team of Certified Sleep Coaches. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Wellness Sleep After testing the Eight Sleep's latest, here’s I think you should just stick with the Pod 3 and save $354.
Can't Sleep? These Melatonin Alternatives Might Help

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Igo

If you're tossing and turning and waking up feeling like you barely slept, welcome to the club. About a third of adults symptoms, and the effects go beyond just being tired -- poor sleep can take a toll on your mood, memory and even your heart. Melatonin is often the go-to fix, but let's be real -- it doesn't work for everyone. It might be time for a different approach if you've dealt with weird dreams, next-day grogginess, or just haven't felt a difference. The good news?
I Let AI Fill Out My March Madness Bracket and I Nearly Won My Pool

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Nelson Aguilar |Caroline Igo

March Madness is now over. The Florida Gators beat Houston to win the men's NCAA championship game, while UConn defeated South Carolina to take the women's championship. And while I didn't get my own championship in the March Madness pool I was in, I got second place. That's because I didn't pick them myself. AI did, and wouldn't you know, it went 28 for 32 in the first round and 14 for 16 in the second round.
I Got an Exclusive Look at How Mattress Foams Are Made

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Caroline Igo |Daryn Kagan

The materials in your mattress, such as memory foam, can not only affect your overall sleep quality but also your health. Some foams are made with toxic chemicals that you should not sleep on each night. Fortunately, many mattress brands create and use nontoxic foams in their mattresses. My fellow CNET mattress experts and I had the opportunity to tour the 3Z brand mattress factory in Glendale, Arizona.
I Upgraded My Eight Sleep Pod 3 to the Pod 4. Here’s Why You Don’t Need To

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Caroline Igo

Why You Can Trust CNET Our advice is expert-vetted and based on independent research, analysis and hands-on testing from our team of Certified Sleep Coaches. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Wellness Sleep Don’t bother upgrading to the new Eight Sleep Pod 4. After testing the latest model, here’s why you should choose the Pod 3 and save $354.
I Let AI Do My March Madness Bracket and Now I'm Leading My Pool Right Before the Final Four

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Nelson Aguilar |Caroline Igo

ai atlas Tech Services & Software Using ChatGPT has gone way better than I imagined for my NCAA men's basketball tournament pool. Nelson Aguilar Nelson Aguilar is an LA-based tech how-to writer and graduate of UCLA. With more than a decade of experience, he covers Apple and Google and writes on iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings and more.
6 Key Vitamins and Supplements for Happy, Healthy Eyes This Spring

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Caroline Igo |Daryn Kagan

Spring is finally here. While this sunny season and time spent outdoors can do wonders for your mental health, the increase in allergens, such as pollen, and harmful UV rays can put your eyes at risk. In addition to paying attention to allergies and wearing sunglasses, vitamins and supplements are another way to protect your eyes this spring. Having a balanced diet is important for more than just your nutrition and gut health. Everything you eat can impact specific organs, like your eyes.