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Taylor Leamey

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  • Senior Writer, AARP
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Covers:  Health and wellness trending topics, sleep, vitamins, nutrition, and fitness. Previously covered personal finance topics.
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Taylor Leamey’s Biography

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Taylor Leamey writes about all things wellness, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She is passionate about destigmatizing mental health care and expanding access.

She spent years studying mental health fundamentals while earning her bachelor's degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. She is a Certified Stress Management Coach and a Sleep Science Coach certification from the Spencer Institute.

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Want to Avoid Microplastics in Food? We Found the 8 Most Common Foods That Contain Microplastics

Want to Avoid Microplastics in Food? We Found the 8 Most Common Foods That Contain Microplastics

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Tea Is in Apple's Top Free Apps, but What Is It and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Tea Is in Apple's Top Free Apps, but What Is It and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Women's dating safety app Tea is still sitting near the top of the free Apple App Store rankings, and experie…

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Sleep Isn't Cheap, but You Can Keep Costs Under Control

Sleep Isn't Cheap, but You Can Keep Costs Under Control

Many of us will do just about anything to ensure a good night's sleep. Don't waste money buying the wrong thi…

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The Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor Receiver Recall: What You Need to Do to Stay Safe

The Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor Receiver Recall: What You Need to Do to Stay Safe

This is a Class I recall where 56 serious injuries have been reported. If you use one of Dexcom's continuous …

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Ziploc, Rubbermaid Sued Over Microplastics: Should You Ditch Plastic Containers?

Ziploc, Rubbermaid Sued Over Microplastics: Should You Ditch Plastic Containers?

Plastic storage poses a risk of leaking microplastics into edible items when frozen or microwaved. Here's how…

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Best Mattresses of 2025: Our Top-Rated Picks for Every Sleeper

Best Mattresses of 2025: Our Top-Rated Picks for Every Sleeper

We tested the industry's best mattresses and rounded up our favorites for CNET's best mattress list.

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4 Best Medical Alert Systems With Fall Detection of 2026: Tested and Approved

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By Taylor Leamey Verified
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4 Best Medical Alert Systems With Fall Detection of 2026: Tested and Approved These top-performing models in our tests are easy to use and can get you help in the event of a fall Medically Reviewed by Published September 01, 2026 The products and services discussed on this page have been independently tested and researched. AARP may earn a commission through affiliate links, but this does not influence our objective reviews. Proceeds earned go toward supporting our mission.
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5 Best Medical Alert Systems of 2026: Tested and Approved

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By Taylor Leamey Verified
| AARP
Best Overall Medical Alert System: Medical Guardian AARP Smart Picks Pros and cons Features Pros Top-notch GPS performance Cons Communication via smartwatch is sometimes hard to hear Automatic fall detection monthly cost: $10 Maximum at-home device range: 1,400 feet GPS tracking: Yes, for wearable devices Key takeaways from our testing We tested two devices from Medical Guardian: the MGHome, an at-home device, and MGMove, a smartwatch.
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Best Early Labor Day Mattress Sales of 2026: Top Deals to Consider

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By Taylor Leamey Verified
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Best Early Labor Day Mattress Sales of 2026: Top Deals to Consider If you’re looking to invest in better sleep, one of these highly-rated beds could be a good fit — and save you up to 67 percent Published August 10, 2026 The products and services discussed on this page have been independently tested and researched. AARP may earn a commission through affiliate links, but this does not influence our objective reviews. Proceeds earned go toward supporting our mission.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was as a personal finance reporter for The Simple Dollar. Before that, I was a copywriter for Belk.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a service journalist is expanding care and information to people who may not have access to it.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

I use a variety of tools and software, from Google Suite to Grammarly to Word Press.