Joanne Chen

Chronic sleep loss is a form of stress, which can trigger inflammation throughout your body. But there are ways to get back on track. #SleepAwarenessWeek consumerreports.org/health/sleepin…

How well do Americans sleep? It's all over the map! See how your state is doing in the snooze dept w/ @dubly's cool interactive story on Who's Missing Out on Sleep via @ConsumerReports bit.ly/3Fh9hOv

It's Sleep Week @ConsumerReports! Head over to our Guide to Better Sleep for tip-packed articles on finding the rest you need, plus the best deals on the items that'll get you there. bit.ly/3YEIcMg

Why is dental coverage not funded by Medicare? Americans over 65 are the age group with the lowest rates of dental insurance coverage. Medicare covers most other preventive care. Why not dental?

Time goes by fast when you're getting great sleep! Last challenge: When a racing mind keeps you up, focus on lengthening & slowing the breath. Count your breaths backwards from 500—it's much better than counting sheep! #NewYearBetterSleep @ConsumerReports bit.ly/3ZnlHwU

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a flame to cook great food, according to @ConsumerReports' rigorous range tests.

Day 4 #NewYearBetterSleep challenge: Noise begone! No soundproofing needed—just a white noise app (like @audiosamplng’s MyNoise). Match the frequ of a good sound to the bad (waves/whooshing traffic) & the latter fades away. More tips @ConsumerReports bit.ly/3ZnlHwU

Day 3 of CR’s #NewYearBetterSleep challenge–aka, Simplest. Challenge. Ever. Tonite, hide indicator lights, like on a cable box (try black tape). Or use a sleep mask. Even tiny points of light can distract fr sleep. See @ConsumerReports’ guide for more info bit.ly/3ZnlHwU

Small steps can lead to big (sleep) rewards! Tonight's small step: Adjust the thermostat to ~65 degrees, & slip under covers that breathe. Why? Zzs come more easily when the room is cool & your skin, warm. More tips @ConsumerReports: bit.ly/3ZnlHwU #NewYearBetterSleep

CR's #NewYearBetterSleep challenge starts now! Tonight's teensy task: Throw fresh sheets onto your bed. Feels dreamy, right? (Changing sheets 1x/week minimizes dust & dust mites. For more details, see @ConsumerReports’ latest guide to great sleep: bit.ly/3ZnlHwU)

Want more tips for a great night's sleep? Join us for the #NewYearBetterSleep challenge, which kicks off this Monday, January 9th 💤

Just think of us as your bestie who has tested more sleep products than you can imagine. (Btw, our #NewYearBetterSleep challenge starts on Monday, 1/9. Restful sleep, we’re coming for you.) consumerreports.org/sleeping/produ…

Ready to finally kick bad sleep to the curb? Our expert advice and these top-rated products can help you finally rest easy. Our #NewYearBetterSleep challenge starts on Monday, 1/9. Let's own this challenge lying down. consumerreports.org/health/sleepin…

Sometimes, a good night’s sleep is hard to come by. Share your tried and true tips to falling and staying asleep. #NewYearBetterSleep

#DaylightSavingTime comes to an end on Sunday at 2am. Sigh. To the rescue: 9 sparkly @ConsumerReports-approved tips to brighten up those short days & dark nights. (Thx @danwroc @tanyaachristian @tobiestanger on the Home team for the brilliant ideas!) bit.ly/3FQErNV

@Tornado_Scott Hi! Thanks for your interest! I'm so sorry the challenge is offered only via text this time. But here's a link to a piece that contains some of the advice offered today. Hope this helps! nytimes.com/wirecutter/blo…

@JChenNYC Hi Joanne... l'm interested in your sleep challenge but I can't have texts sent to my cell phone (work phone). Is there an email sign up or can you post them on Twitter?

Perhaps the most important use for the ever-versatile brown paper bag yet: Providing an easy way to dry and organize your respirator masks so you can safely re-wear them. Via @wirecutter nyti.ms/3KwQFv9

Finding a good temperature for falling asleep faster isn't simply a matter of turning your thermostat down. It's more complex than that—which is why socks can be so helpful.

@BlakeTrask @wirecutter We're working on it! More to come.

We're deep in the midst of researching medical-style masks right now @wirecutter. Here's what we like so far (and we've confirmed they're legit). Stay tuned for more. nyti.ms/386atUs

Most people believe hearing damage is caused by sudden, excessive sound, like loud bangs and explosions. But that’s not how most noise-induced hearing loss is caused—it’s caused by exposure to louder-than-recommended noises over a long period of time. wrctr.co/3rhSH8e