Rachel Torres

Rachel Torres runs Gold Tested's sleep and wellness coverage, coordinating the panel-testing protocols used for mattresses, earplugs, and recovery gear. She works with outside clinical consultants — including board-certified specialists — to keep testing claims defensible, not just marketable.

Rachel Torres

How to Choose a Mattress: A Buyer's Guide

From Zero to Your First Pull-Up: A Progressive Training Guide

The Best Fitness Trackers

Home Gym Equipment: What to Buy First and What to Skip

Why Serious Runners Rotate Multiple Pairs of Shoes

Cold Showers: Separating the Hype from the Science

The Best Smart Sleep Trackers

The Best Weighted Blankets We've Tested

How Accurate Are Consumer Sleep Trackers, Really?

How White Noise Machines Affect Sleep (What the Research Actually Shows)

Treadmill vs. Outdoor Running: What 6 Months of Data Showed Us

I Used a Massage Gun Every Day for 30 Days — Here's What Happened

The Best Sound Machines for the Office

Yoga Mat Buying Guide: Materials, Thickness, Grip, and What Actually Matters

An Evidence-Based Evening Routine for Better Sleep

Home Gym Flooring: Rubber, Foam, and Platform Options Compared

A Complete Resistance Band Training Program (No Gym Required)

The 8 Best Mattress Toppers for Every Sleeper

The Best Sunscreens for Every Skin Type

The Best White Noise Machines of 2026

The Best Jump Ropes

The Best Sleep Masks That Actually Block Light

Blue Light Glasses: Do They Actually Work?

A Morning Routine for Sustained Energy: Evidence-Based Habits That Work

Kettlebell Training for Beginners: Swings, Cleans, and Presses

Heart Rate Zone Training: Understanding Zones for Smarter Workouts

We Tested 5 Bedroom Temperatures for Sleep Quality. Only One Worked.

Weighted Blankets: How to Choose the Right Weight, Fill, and Size

The Best Natural Deodorants That Actually Work

8 Home Gym Mistakes That Turn Equipment Into Expensive Coat Racks

Essential Oils for Sleep: What the Research Actually Shows

How to Foam Roll Correctly (A Beginner's Guide to Every Major Muscle)

The Jump Rope Workout Guide: A Full Cardio and Coordination Program

The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry

The Best Pillows for Side Sleepers

Mattress Pad vs. Topper: Differences, Uses, and When You Need Which

Protein Powder Buying Guide: Types, Quality, and What Actually Matters

The Best Sleep Earplug of 2026

The Best Yoga Mats

Which Recovery Tools Actually Have Evidence Behind Them?

The Best Electric Shavers

The Best Smart Scales

The Best Travel Pillows

Air Purifier Filter Maintenance: When and How to Keep Your Purifier Working

Magnesium for Sleep: Types, Dosages, and What the Research Actually Shows

The Best Water Bottles

Why Winter Air Dries Out and How Humidifiers Help

The Best Home Gym Equipment

The Complete Home Workout Program (Zero Equipment Required)

The Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers

The Best Massage Guns

The Best Electric Bikes

The Best Bed Sheets

How to Set Up Bedroom Lighting for Better Sleep

The Complete Creatine Guide: Types, Dosing, Timing, and What Research Shows

Foam Earplugs vs Silicone Earplugs: Which Block More Noise?

The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner

The Best Resistance Bands

Sleep Position and Health: What Research Says About Side, Back, and Stomach Sleeping

The Best Face Moisturizers

Stretching vs. Mobility: What Your Body Actually Needs