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

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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Bob and Brad D5 Pro Massage Gun review

By Lee Shipman / July 21, 2024 / Reviews / Health and fitness, massager / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – There are some very cool foot massagers out there and I have always wondered, what if there was a handheld massager that could deliver the quality of a foot massage to other parts of one’s body. Well, the Bob and Brad D5 Pro Massage Gun may just be that handheld massager. Read on

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

By Lex Strickland / July 1, 2024 / Reviews / Health and fitness, Smartwatch / Leave a Comment

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

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 25, 2024 / Articles / Health and fitness / 16 Comments

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

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 19, 2024 / News / Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

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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Save $57 on a Smart Ring from RingConn through June 16th!

By Alex Birch / June 11, 2024 / Reviews / Health and fitness, smart ring / Leave a Comment

DEAL NEWS – I read Julie’s review of her RingConn Smart Ring review when she posted it back in March and was intrigued. You should definitely give it a look. About a week later I found out that I’d be going on trip to Africa with a group from work where we’ll be off-grid for

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AOTOB Trampoline review

By Julian Perry / June 5, 2024 / Reviews / Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Four years ago when I first purchased our home, our kids were dying to have a playhouse. My wife decided we should go with a sizeable one that cost quite a bit and took me a few days to assemble. For the past 2 years, the once desirable playhouse has seen very little

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Intake Breathing Nasal Strips – not your typical nasal strips

By Kathleen Chapman / June 1, 2024 / News / Health and fitness, Sleep / 1 Comment

NEWS – Are you having trouble breathing or sleeping at night? Have you tried nasal strips that don’t work well? Intake Breathing Nasal Dilators may be able to help you out. These “nasal bands” are made of Nylon-12 plastic so they are much stiffer than other nasal strips. The bands have neodymium magnets on their

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YOSUDA Rowing Machine 100 review – erg your bod!

By Howard Sneider / May 19, 2024 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness, rowing machine / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Rowing machines can provide a full-body workout that improves cardiovascular endurance, strengthen muscles, and burn calories. I have a YOSUDA Rowing Machine 100 to review that uses water-free magnetic resistance and folds for easy storage. Read on to see what I think! What is it? The YOSUDA Rowing Machine 100 is a magnetic

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Comfier Heated Knee Brace Wrap With Massage review

By Bob Patterson / April 6, 2024 / Reviews / Health and fitness, massager / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Relief for sore knees? Yes, please! The Comfier Heated Knee Brace Wrap With Massage is designed to deliver heat and massage to help your sore knees recover from all that hard work you’re doing. I tested them for a solid month on my cranky knees. Did they help? Let’s find out. To the

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RingConn smart ring review – This smart ring is 99% awesome

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 15, 2024 / Reviews / Health and fitness, smart ring / 2 Comments

REVIEW – I’m a data nerd. I like looking back on different aspects of my life to find info and make improvements. Maybe I want to know the last time I cut my hair with the Aircut, or maybe I want to know how my weight fluctuated in the last year. For haircuts, I can

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FLYBIRD Foldable Ab Machine review

By Julian Perry / February 16, 2024 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – A few years ago, I had an abdominal hernia surgery that turned out to be a bit more complicated than usual. While I have continued to exercise in my home gym, I have stayed away from abdominal exercises because my doctor has advised me to be careful not to cause the repaired area

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Withings Body Scan scale review

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 15, 2024 / Reviews / Health and fitness / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I have reviewed every Withings digital scale since the original Withings WiFi Body Scale 14 years ago. I’ve continued to upgrade units as new ones were offered for review, and I weigh myself on one almost every day to keep track of my weight. With each new version of their smart body scales,

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Snailax Cordless Graphene Vibration Knee Massagers review – help for my aging, aching knees?

By Garry Kolb / February 11, 2024 / Reviews / Health and fitness / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Getting old isn’t for the weak. Everything starts to hurt. Knees are especially susceptible and mine are no exception. When I was given the opportunity to test Snailax Cordless Graphene Vibration Knee Massagers with heat, I jumped at the chance, and even that jump hurt. Let’s see if this is the holy grail

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FLYBIRD 55 lb. Adjustable Dumbbells review – Maybe not so dumb

By Andy Chen / February 10, 2024 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – My son has become a bit of a gym rat. He’s always wanted a set of adjustable dumbbells. I was fortunate enough to get a chance to evaluate a set of FLYBIRD adjustable dumbbells. Let’s get pumped up! What is it? The FLYBIRD adjustable dumbbells are a pair of 55 pound dumbbells that

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