Taylor Leamey

Charlotte, United States

Senior Wellness Writer at CNET

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I Couldn't Fall Asleep Without Spiraling. These 5 Tricks Finally Helped

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Taylor Leamey

If your brain won't shut off at bedtime and you're stuck wide awake, spiraling through worst-case scenarios, you're not alone. Anxiety has a way of showing up right when you're trying to fall asleep, and there's a scientific reason for that. When your body senses stress, it releases cortisol, a hormone meant to keep you alert and ready for danger. Unfortunately, that also means you're left staring at the ceiling while your mind races.
Save Your Relationship: Get Better Sleep With the Scandinavian Sleep Method

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

Picture this: You've lain down for the evening, you're comfortable and cozy, you drift off... only to wake up in the middle of the night with no blankets because your partner has stolen them all while snoozing away next to you. Different people have different sleep needs, and a whopping one-third of Americans report that their partner has negatively affected their sleep. A recent CNET survey shows that 6 in 10 adults have considered changing their setup to ensure a good night's rest.
Save Your Relationship: Get Better Sleep With the Scandinavian Sleep Method

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Taylor Leamey |Aly Lopez

NowSome of the most enduring forms of manipulation don’t rely on force. They take root quietly, through beliefs we never learned to question. These beliefs often form early, shaped by family dynamics, cultural expectations or past relationships that were either deeply disappointing or subtly …
Struggling With Anxiety Symptoms? Try These 8 Pressure Points for Relief

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Taylor Leamey

Anyone can experience anxiety symptoms -- an upset stomach, trouble breathing or a racing heart -- myself included. Over the years, I've tried many techniques and products to ground myself and reduce anxiety, and I've had varying degrees of success. But sometimes, you just need instant relief. One method I find helpful is using acupressure to stimulate pressure points that naturally reduce anxiety symptoms.
AirPods Will Reportedly Get New Features Like Camera Control, Sleep Detection and More

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Taylor Leamey

Ahead of Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference next week, there are plenty of predictions about what we'll see from Apple. From iOS 26 to a game center replacement, the rumor mill is certainly churning with anticipation. The latest leak could mean significant changes for your AirPods. Apple has been working on new AirPods upgrades that could be announced at the event, according to a report by 9to5Mac citing an unnamed source.
Canadians Impacted by Wildfires Can Get a Free Month of Starlink: Here's Who's Eligible

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Taylor Leamey

Active wildfires continue to burn across Canada, and SpaceX's Starlink is offering to help people in affected areas stay connected. The company is running a deal for a month of free satellite internet. This doesn't just include people with an active account. It includes new customers and those who have paused or previously canceled their service. According to the company's support documentation, existing customers don't have to do anything.
Canadians Impacted by Wildfires Can Get a Free Month of Starlink: Here's Who's Eligible

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Leamey

Free Starlink internet will help Canadians stay connected during the wildfires. Active wildfires continue to burn across Canada, and SpaceX's Starlink is offering to help people in affected areas stay connected. The company is running a deal for a month of free satellite internet. This doesn't just include people with an active account. It includes new customers and those who have paused or previously canceled their service.
Experts Agree That This Is How Many Calories You Need to Burn to Lose Weight

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Taylor Leamey |Amelia Ti

If you have been on a weight loss journey, you know how difficult it can be. The most important factor to consider is the calorie deficit, and that's not as simple as just eating less. In fact, a deficit can vary a lot depending on your own body weight, activity level and age, as well as other factors. It's not exactly a one-size-fits-all kind of solution. You can try calculating it yourself using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation if you're into numbers.
Your Apple Watch Might Not Be as Accurate as You Think, New Study Finds

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Taylor Leamey

The first thing that always crosses my mind when testing fitness wearables is how accurate the data is. Smartwatches and fitness trackers aren't cheap, and if you're using them to monitor something as crucial as your health, then accuracy matters. Everyone and their brother wear some sort of fitness tracker, whether it be an Apple Watch, Google Pixel Watch, Oura Ring or Whoop. It's estimated that one in three Americans uses a wearable device for health and fitness tracking features.
10 Sunscreen Myths That Could Hurt Your Skin This Summer

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Leamey

As the temperatures continue to rise, the more we'll all be outside. An essential part of spending time outside safely is applying sunscreen to protect your skin. It's easy enough. But there are a lot of misconceptions floating around about sunscreen -- what type you need, how much you need to apply and when you should wear it. In this case, believing everything you hear can spell bad news for your skin.