News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
NEWS – No one likes bug bites. They hurt, itch, and are downright annoying. There are a lot of home remedies to relieve the pain and itching of insect bites. My grandmother even had one that involved chopped up onions. It worked, but oh, the smell! The Bug Bite Thing Suction Tool promises to provide […]
This simple tool sucks away the pain and itch of insect bites Read More
REVIEW – Several years ago, my dentist recommended that I should seriously consider using a high-frequency electric toothbrush to help fight the buildup of plaque and tartar on my lower teeth. I’ve tried several inexpensive models of the years, but have never broken down and purchased one of the high-end name-brand bushes on the market
REVIEW – As we all get older a lot of fun things start to happen to our bodies. One of those fun things can be a loss of hearing. Of course, a loss of hearing can really depend on how well you treated your ears when you were younger. Loud musical concerts, loud machinery, close
Olive Union Smart Ear review – Designed as a step before hearing aids Read More
NEWS – Have you been wondering how far you should be from someone in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines? Most people just estimate. However, using the Google Chrome app for Android devices that are augmented reality (AR) compatible will take the guesswork out of it. You will be able to get a visual
REVIEW – Over the past couple of years, I have been able to test and review a few types of devices that claim to enhance sleep quality, relaxation quality, etc, With the exception of one sleep device that I use, the rest, in my opinion, have been complete and utter failures and yet carry pretty
NeoRhythm Neurostimulation Headband de-stress device review Read More
NEWS – Did you know that the average person spends 7 hours a day in front of some kind of screen? And with the current pandemic situation, that number has probably gone up exponentially. Harsh blue light emitted by phones, computers, and tablets can cause eye strain, fatigue, and discomfort. To protect your eyes, Totallee
These Blue Light glasses will make your screen time easier on your eyes Read More
NEWS – It seems like forever ago that the term “personal space” meant not getting within inches of someone, but now our personal safety bubble has grown to 6ft in our attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19. It feels weird how we’re avoiding getting close to our friends and relatives, but how do we
This watch knows when someone is closer than 6ft Read More
REVIEW – Wyze is one of my favorite gadget companies. I have 4 Wyze Cams installed in strategic places throughout my house and I check the footage multiple times per day. So it’s apparent that I’m a fan of this company, but I was really surprised when they announced 2 new products that were not
Wyze Scale and Band review Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Everyone knows that working out – lifting weights, running, etcetera, is the way to make your muscles healthier and stronger. We all possess one body part that you simply cannot exercise in that way – our brain. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to exercise our brain similarly? Science
Mendi brain training device review Read More
NEWS – With the COVID-19 virus pandemic, sanitizing ourselves and the devices we use has become more important than ever. Washing our hands is easy, but it’s far more difficult to disinfect our phones. Totallee is looking to make that a lot easier with its new UV Phone Sanitizer. With it, you can sanitize your
New device from Totallee makes sanitizing your phone easier than washing your hands Read More
NEWS – Many companies have changed over their manufacturing lines to produce goods in support of fighting the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Allett, whose products we have previously reviewed here, is one of those companies, as they have transformed from making ultra-slim wallets to making washable, non-surgical masks intended to help protect from the highly-transferrable COVID-19
‘Thousands of Masks’ – Help Allett save lives by buying + donating masks Read More
(This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure about affiliate links here.) REVIEW – Yup. That’s me… jumping rope for the first time in 30 years! The Crossrope is a jump rope system that combines excellent design, different levels of weighted ropes, and a fantastic app to satisfy experienced jumpers and newbies like me.
Crossrope Weighted Jump Ropes review Read More
ARTICLE – I stumbled upon an interesting crowdfunding campaign while researching the germicidal effects of ultraviolet type-C light for my PhoneSoap Go review (review coming soon). The Center for Radiological Research (CRR) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is conducting a campaign to raise money to perform studies that will help determine how effective
REVIEW – I go to the gym 4 to 5 days a week. I don’t carry a lot with me and have been using a small drawstring backpack for the last couple of years. As you can imagine, it’s seen better days, and I’ve been looking to replace it. But I didn’t want an oversized
WaterField Bootcamp Gym Bag review Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been working out multiple times per week for years. I work out in the privacy of my own home with the equipment that I have on hand, which includes a Total Gym, a set of resistance bands, and some hand weights. A couple of years ago I signed up for Planet Fitness
CoPilot review – Workout at home with a trainer in your iPhone and Apple Watch Read More
NEWS – Wyze is well known for their easy to use and affordable Wyze Cam security cameras and their Wyze Sense sensors which I personally recommend and use in my own home. Today they have announced two new products to their line up and they are not what you might guess them to be. Instead
Wyze goes from smarthome devices to smart fitness gear Read More
NEWS – Everyone is scared of germs right now, and with good reason. Covid-19, I’m looking at you! One thing in your home that could benefit from germ annihilation is your toothbrush. I’ve seen large sanitizers, but did a double-take when I saw the tiny UVNIA which uses UV-C light to disinfect and destroy 99.9%
Uvnia kills germs on your toothbrush at home or while traveling Read More
REVIEW – Electric muscle stimulator (EMS) devices make a lot of promises about helping your performance, improving recovery, and eliminating aches and pains. For this review, I’m putting the PowerDot 2.0 Smart Muscle Stimulator to the test. Let’s see how this fancy technology works. To the review! What is it? It’s a device that uses
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REVIEW – Traction. What comes to mind when you hear that word? For many of us, we think of snow, rain, or gravel, when our vehicle tires lose adhesion send us into spins. But traction has another meaning. Per Merriam-Webster, traction is also a pulling force exerted on a skeletal structure (as in a fracture)
NeckFix cervical traction device review Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – So you want to get fit, eh? The T2 Iso-Trainer is a product that sets some high expectations as a single total body fitness solution. It’s based on isokinetic training principles where you provide the resistance, but it also combines elements of resistance bands and suspension trainers for a complete workout in
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