You, Optimized
From exercise machines to aromatherapy, CNET's experts tell you everything you need to know to live a happy and balanced life.
6 reasons why it's so dang hard to lose weight
Some hard truths about weight loss reveal why it seems impossible to shed pounds.
How to protect yourself and others from the coronavirus
Stay safe and protect those with compromised immune systems with this guide.
Before you spend $2,200 on a Peloton bike, read this
We've rounded up five other indoor cycles, all of them priced less -- in some cases a lot less.
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Fitness
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The best face masks to wear while exercising
And what to look for when you shop for a performance mask.
How to make your daily walk more of a workout
Get more out of your daily walk with these tips from a trainer.
Fitbit Sense: Promising sensors, but it tries to do a bit too much
The Sense tracks your stress, temperature, blood oxygen and sleep. But interpreting all this data can be puzzling.
Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE preorder FAQ
Two new models are waiting for your wrist. Here's the scoop on how to get them.
Before you spend $1,895 on a Peloton bike, read this
Before you spend $1,900 or more, check out these less expensive cycles from Bowflex, Echelon, Myx Fitness, NordicTrack and ProForm.
Sleep
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The best mattress you can buy in 2020
Finding the best mattresses, especially online, is no easy task. Luckily, I did it for you.
Best alarm clocks of 2020
Wake up feeling rested with a reliable alarm clock that will make your morning routine easier.
Time for a new Apple Watch? Today could be the day Apple's Series 6 smartwatch is unveiled
Apple may launch a new smartwatch (or two) at today's virtual launch event. Here are all the rumors about the Series 6.
Bose Sleepbuds 2 awake from battery nightmare, refreshed
These improved bedtime earbuds include design and performance upgrades as well as more sounds.
Why you can't lose weight despite diet and exercise
If you're working out and changed your diet to lose weight, but the scale isn't budging, you might not be sleeping well.
Healthy Eating
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Loaded tea: The drink that's landed people in the ER
Take the cryptic ingredients and health claims as warning signs.
The best meal kit delivery services
These convenient meal kit services deliver weekly menus and preportioned ingredients to enthusiastic but time-poor home cooks. With shelter-in-place lockdowns, they're more useful than ever.
Vitamins, delivered: The best vitamin subscription services
You can now buy vitamins to support your health based on your goals, allergies and even blood type.
Best meal prep containers to buy for 2020
Preparing your meals in advance can save you a lot of money, but what's the best way to store your meals and keep them tasting fresh and healthy? Try these containers.
7 cool lunchboxes in 2020
These aren't the plastic My Little Pony lunch boxes you grew up with.
Caregiving
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Coronavirus has highlighted design for good aging
Three designers tell CNET Now What how the pandemic will affect the different generations.
Apple Watch's new Family Setup plan is for kids
Parents can set up an Apple Watch for their children, with parental controls for messaging and location tracking.
Men can now breastfeed
The Father's Nursing Assistant, by Dentsu, is a breastfeeding device to help dads put their little ones to sleep.
Telehealth will be the new normal after the pandemic
Seeing your doctor via webcam or video chat just moved mainstream.
Willow Pump Generation 3 now on sale, with new tech to help moms get more milk
And it feels more comfortable, too.
Personal Care
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The best body lotions to buy in 2020
Dermatologists give their body lotion recommendations for different skin concerns.
Whitening strips, LED lights and bleach trays: The best teeth-whitening products for 2020
From LED lights to whitening strips to custom-fit bleach trays, you can get a professional-level teeth-whitening treatment at home.
The best facial sunscreens you can buy for 2020
These lightweight formulas blend into the skin and protect against wrinkles, discoloration and skin cancer.
Why you should buy a shower filter for better skin and shinier hair
Wash away all the chemicals that are hiding in your shower water.
Hand soaps to help ward off flu, coronavirus
The best unscented, moisturizing and foaming hand washes -- and ones to ward off germs.
