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Beoka Air Compression Massager review – Zip up masseuse boots

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REVIEW – Do you feel like every day is leg day? Whether you need help with circulation or you’re an athlete looking to recover, a massage can do wonders. While we might not have the time to get to an actual massage, pulling on a pair of massaging air compression boots is a great alternative. […]

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RunStar Smart Scale review – a lot of information, at (and from!) your fingertips.

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REVIEW – As we come into the holiday (and eating!) season, a lot of people will be paying attention to their weight, myself included.  I’m a competitive athlete, but tend toward the “big boned” side of things. So I need to pay attention to my body composition and distribution of muscle and fat to ensure

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Elehear Beyond AI-Powered OTC Hearing Aids review – Hearing assistance at an accessible price

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REVIEW – A little over a year ago I reviewed the Alpha Pro, an Over-The-Counter hearing aid from Elehear. At the time, OTC hearing aids were still pretty new and the Alpha Pro at $999 was up to 5x less expensive than hearing aids bought through the traditional audiologist route. A lot has changed in

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NIRA Laser Pro review – Can lasers help you look younger?

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REVIEW – Once upon a time I let a lady named Joanne fire lasers at my face.  My sun damage disappeared and my skin was absolutely radiant.  Unfortunately, though, that medical treatment was several hundred dollars a session, so I haven’t been back in a while.  Recently, I heard that there was a home laser

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BrainCo OxyZen smart meditation headband review – A wearable that helps you relax, focus, and more

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REVIEW – Taking care of your mental health is something we all need to make a priority in this fast-paced, stressful world. If you’re already into meditation, kudos to you! If you’re not but would like a relatively easy way to dip your toe in the calm waters of this practice, I have a gadget

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Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator review – My experience has been… stimulating

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REVIEW – Is this a cure for what ails you? The Pulsetto is a device that, when paired with the proprietary app, stimulates your vagus nerve in a variety of ways to improve wellness. The manufacturer claims that it can help with everything from stress reduction and improved sleep to easing digestion and reducing chronic

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BOB AND BRAD Q2 Pro Mini with Heat and Cold Massage Gun review

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REVIEW – Portable relief for your sore joints and muscles! The Bob and Brad Q2 Pro Mini Massage Gun is a compact, version of the massage guns used for sports recovery and physical therapy. This unit comes with a twist: it’s got a special massage head that adds heating and cooling options to your therapy!

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RingConn Gen 2 smart ring review – My favorite smart ring is now even better!

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REVIEW – 2024 could be considered the year of the smart ring. While smart rings have been on the market for several years, this is the year that their popularity skyrocketed. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to review the RingConn smart ring, and it quickly became my favorite fitness tracking wearable due to

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Withings BPM Connect review – a smart blood pressure monitor at a nice price

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REVIEW – They say that high blood pressure is a silent killer because there are no obvious symptoms when you have this condition. For many of us, the only time we have our blood pressure measured is during our annual physicals at our doctor’s office – and many of us don’t even do that. The

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KUMI Ring H1: Combining style and functionality, the new favorite in the smart wearable world

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SPONSORED NEWS – In 2024, the smart wearable field achieved significant breakthroughs, with many brands launching new smart rings. This August, KUMI will also release a major new product—the KUMI Ring H1. High-End Design, Beyond Imagination KUMI Ring H1 is made with microcrystalline zirconium nano-ceramics and austenitic antibacterial stainless steel, this sophisticated smart ring combines

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SUUNTO Race GPS smartwatch review – track all the things!

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REVIEW – Smartwatches have come a long way from novelty, and can do so much more than tell time.  SUUNTO has released the Race as a new option in the mid-tier price point, and it is feature packed for athletes looking to get the most out of their training. What is it? The Race is

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Bitvae C6 Water Dental Flosser review – An easy way to floss for floss haters like me

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REVIEW – Food bits. Plaque. General dental slime. Eww, right? We all brush, well, most of us, but brushing only goes so far. Flossing helps get rid of these icky things in our mouths, but I hate flossing. I don’t like the *snap* of the floss as it gets between my teeth. I don’t like

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Circular Ring Slim smart ring review – Is it my new favorite fitness tracker?

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REVIEW – Smart rings have been on my radar this year after my RingConn smart ring review, which I really enjoyed. Now, months later, I’ve had the opportunity to test another contender in the growing smart ring market. The Circular Slim smart ring promises to blend style with advanced health-tracking capabilities as an alternative to

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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro smartwatch review – Smartwatch or fitness watch?

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REVIEW – The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro smartwatch / fitness watch is very well made. Mobvoi is now considered a mainstream brand name so there’s no ‘knockoff’ copying going on here. The design is all Mobvoi and under the hood is the well developed Wear OS from Google. The sapphire glass screen has extra

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9 must-have products and tips for easier rotator cuff surgery prep and recovery

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ARTICLE – For the past few weeks, I’ve become a caregiver (pseudo nurse) for my better half, who had to have rotator cuff surgery. Rotator cuff surgery is a common procedure to repair torn tendons in the shoulder. This surgery is a big deal for the person with the injury and the person who will

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The GiBoard is designed to improve balance and prevent falls for people of all ages

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NEWS – Maintaining balance is crucial for overall health and mobility, especially as we age. The GiBoard, a modern slackline balance board, offers a unique and fun way to improve balance, coordination, and overall fitness for people of all ages, particularly older adults. Why the GiBoard Stands Out The GiBoard is not just any balance

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