Nasha Addarich Martínez

1 week ago | cnet.com | Amanda Capritto |Omar Al-Heeti |Nasha Addarich Martínez

There is a lot to love about the summer months but it is also a time when you have to be more aware of your water bottle. In the hot weather, you're more likely to sweat, which means your body's water levels are more likely to be depleted. But exactly how much water should you be drinking? Should you follow the "eight glasses a day" advice or is that a hydration myth? To get to the bottom of what our water consumption should look like this summer, we talked with a registered dietitian.

1 week ago | cnet.com | Nasha Addarich Martínez

In a shift to federal public health guidance, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer encourage COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and healthy children. The pivot, shared by Kennedy in a 58-second video posted to X, formerly Twitter, marks a significant departure from the CDC's stance just two weeks ago, when it reiterated the importance of high-risk groups, which included expecting mothers.

1 week ago | cnet.com | Nasha Addarich Martínez |Amelia Ti

If you spend any time online, it's easy to think being healthy means buying every new superfood or going fully organic. But honestly? That's not true at all. A lot of the most nutrient-packed foods are probably already sitting in your kitchen. I've learned that you don't need fancy powders or pricey supplements to feel your best. If you're eating a balanced diet - think fruits, veggies, grains and a little variety - you're likely already getting what your body needs.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Nasha Addarich Martínez

As someone born and raised in Puerto Rico, I've always believed the island has a peculiar rhythm that can't be replicated. That mix of crashing waves, rustling breeze in the palm trees and the coquí's distinctive mating call isn't just noise; for me, it's memory and medicine to my soul. Now, Calm, a mental health app, is bringing exactly that to your phone, and you can play it on repeat.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Nasha Addarich Martínez

My years of health and wellness expertise don't apply to just humans. I very much care about the well-being of our furry home companions too. I've taken care of pets for as long as I can remember, so safe to say I've tried many products to help make taking care of them convenient and safe. One product I've tried plenty of over the years is automatic pet feeders. I've tried "dumb" ones (no smart features), ones with camera integrations and two-way audio, budget ones, expensive ones -- you name it.