News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
If you get a lot of tension headaches (not migraines), the Relēver tool might become your new best friend. Made in the USA, the Relēver is a specially designed “hook” that you can use to relieve headaches by stretching your jaw muscles. Why does that help? Apparently many headaches actually begin in your jaw due […]
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Do you have any small spaces in your home that are stinky? Maybe it’s a trashcan in the kitchen, a closet where you keep your sneakers, or maybe it’s your cat’s litter box? How do you get rid of odors without burning candles or spraying aerosol air fresheners that just cover up the stink with
VentiFresh small space air purifier review Read More
Over the past few years, I have been back and forth to the pediatrician with my kids who have been suffering with allergies and asthma. After much testing, they were put on daily medications to help to control the effect of their allergies, which if not addressed would eventually trigger a full-fledged asthma attack. In
Airfree P2000 – Filterless Air Purifier may just be the answer to clean air! Read More
I like to keep my hair short because it’s easier to take care of and I think it looks better that way. Heck, I even loved it when I was bald due to chemo 7 years ago. It was liberating not having to shampoo and blow dry my hair every morning and pay $20 or
CreaClip will save you money and a trip to the salon Read More
I have never been a big water drinker unless I was working out or physically working on something that was making me sweat. Now living in south Texas that can be easily achieved by stepping outside. However, working in a cubicle farm every day in my 7:30 – 4:30 office job never really required me
DrinKup smart water bottle review Read More
Over the last several years, I’ve noticed a problem developing in my left ear when exposed to continuous loud sounds (it sounds like there is cotton constantly moving around in my ear). I haven’t gone to a doctor about this because it happens infrequently. I’ve tried using inexpensive protective foam earplugs (those intended for use
Loop High Fidelity Earplugs review Read More
At the recommendation of my dentist, I switched from a manual to an electric toothbrush many years ago. Since then, I’ve used multiple brands with varying degrees of success, solely judged on the observations of my hygienist. Liaboe’s Electric Toothbrush looked to be a worthy contender to my long-time preferred Sonicare Elite. What is it?
Liaboe Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush review Read More
No matter how well you brush your teeth, brushing alone doesn’t kill all the bacteria in your mouth nor does it completely prevent yellowing of your teeth, especially as you age. Germs in your mouth can lead to bad breath, gum disease, and cavities. Yellowing teeth can sap your self-confidence. There are treatments for both
Bristl brings light therapy to the electric toothbrush Read More
Giving yourself a manicure or pedicure at home doesn’t have a lot of tech associated with it, but it certainly does have some gadgets. In addition to scissors, clippers, files, and other little tools to keep our nails trimmed, some of us like to add polishes to our arsenal. Going to the salon can be
Save money doing pedicures at home with Stedi Pedi Read More
According to Harvard Medical School, there are several variables that have an influence on sleep quality, including temperature, light, and noise, and this is true for infants, toddlers and adults, alike. Eliminating stressful elements and distractions in the bedroom can lead to better sleep, which has given rise to various white noise devices, like the
LectroFan Kinder Sleep Sound Machine and Night Light review Read More
A few years ago I took a pretty bad fall while skiing and injured my neck and suffered a concussion, which has had lasting effects to this day. I was interested in the Tuner from Rezzimax because it offers multiple applications for high frequency massage of your neck, shoulders, face or anywhere else you may need
Rezzimax TUNER review Read More
Some gadgets are perfect for everyone – the USB battery pack can be used by just about everyone. Other gadgets are only used by those in certain industries but appreciated by many more. The Butterfly iQ is an ultrasound system that connects to the iPhone; it’s useful to doctors but cool tech to everyone else.
Disruptive technology in your doctor’s office – ultrasound for iPhone Read More
Crowded places, waiting in long lines, a messy home, an excessive workload, sitting in traffic, long days and sleepless nights… for some, these words alone might stress you out. But don’t exaggerate; everything will be fine! Have you tried to meditate? The Now Kit comes with the Now Bench, the Now Mat, and complete instructions
Don’t wait… get comfortable with the Now Kit Read More
Did you start the new year off with a resolution to become more active and healthy? How’s that working for you so far? Resolutions and goals are wonderful things but sometimes we need some extra help with motivation. One way to “see” your progress is to track stats like daily activity, calorie burn, etc. Wearable
Biostrap activity tracker fitness band review Read More
Owners of the Nokia Body Cardio scale (formerly called the Withings Body Cardio when reviewed by Julie) may have received an email that warned them that Nokia will be removing the Pulse Wave Velocity function from all Body Cardio scales in a mandatory update. The Pulse Wave Velocity function set the Body Cardio apart from
Nokia is removing a function from their Body Cardio scales by mandatory software update Read More
Chris Lawhorn sent me an email telling me about his just-released two workout albums that are inspired by the music from video games of the 80’s. The albums feature a collection of mixes where he’s taken beats from 8-bit games to create tracks that will inspire you to run, jump, and avoid bosses (calories). Best
Make your workouts feel like you’re in a video game Read More
I’ll admit that when I first saw the Foot Gym that I immediately checked my calendar just to make sure that I hadn’t slept through February and March and woke up on April 1st. Although the Foot Gym sounds like a product that you might see on April Fools Day, it’s real. The Foot Gym
Fight toe flab with the Foot Gym Read More
When I was going through my cancer adventure almost 7 years ago, I was immediately thrown into early menopause with my first chemo treatment. I was really happy about it because periods suck. But in return for losing that “wonderful” body function, I gained a not so fun side effect in its place. Hot flashes.
The Embr Wave is going to be a big hit with menopausal women Read More
Did you start the new year off with a resolution to exercise more and improve your fitness level? If you answered yes, how are you measuring your progress towards your goals? If you have been shopping for a wearable fitness tracker but don’t know which one to choose from the crowded market of trackers, you’ll
Healbe GoBe 2 Smart Life Band fitness tracker review Read More
Waterfield has recently announced its Atlas Executive Athletic Holdall, a bag designed to be an all-in-one everyday transporter. It is meant to be both a briefcase and athletic bag, enabling you to seamlessly go from gym to office and back again. It has a padded laptop compartment and organizational pockets for all your EDC needs plus separate compartments to
Waterfield announces its new Atlas Executive Athletic Holdall Read More