Health and fitness

News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.

Movemate Active Standing Board review – get ready to move!

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REVIEW – We know sitting for prolonged periods day in and day out isn’t great for us, and even some of our employers got the memo by offering standing desks.  What if there was a way to take this a step further, and add some dynamic movement to our workspace?  Movemate thinks that’s possible with […]

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These nail clippers have a built-in file in the handle!

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NEWS – Green Bell of Japan has redesigned the humble nail clipper to be more convenient to use. Made of hardened stainless steel, this set of clippers has a larger handle for better ergonomics and the size of the blades makes it perfect for both toe and fingernail trimming. But the feature that caught my

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Snailax SL-482 cordless handheld massager with heat review

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REVIEW – Achy muscles aren’t fun. One way to make them feel better is with a massage. But if you don’t want to leave your house or pay crazy prices for a massage session, then you can buy a massager like the Snailax SL-482 cordless handheld massager with heat. How well does it work? Let’s

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The Halsa Breathing Necklace helps reduce your anxiety

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NEWS – So many people deal with anxiety today which triggers your body to respond in a “fight or flight” mode with increased heart rate and respiration. If you or someone you know deals with this, the Halsa Breathing Necklace might help. The necklace is a stainless steel tube that you exhale through that works

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Airofit PRO 2.0 Breathing Trainer review – yes, I’m a blow-hard

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REVIEW – 73.  Why is that number important?  That was the calculated age of my lungs and my most recent pulmonary function test (PFT) about two years ago.  That was a problem as I was only 61 years old at the time.  I have a touch of asthma that makes it difficult for me to

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ELEHEAR Alpha Pro hearing aids review – Is this OTC solution for you?

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REVIEW – Late last year (2022) the FDA issued a final rule that improves access to hearing aids with the creation of a new category OTC or Over-The-Counter where devices can be purchased without medical approval. The Alpha Pros from ELEHEAR fall into that category and at $999 they seem like a bargain compared to

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iHealth Nexus Pro wireless body composition scale review

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REVIEW – It’s been several years since I have even thought about getting a scale, let alone one of the fancy types. I’ve been on old faithful, the cheapest you can get, and it was time for an upgrade. Simple and easy to use was important to me, and the iHealth Nexus Pro wireless body

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Mythinglogic Home Gym Storage Rack review

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REVIEW – The main part of my basement doubles as a family room and a home gym. Over the years I’ve accumulated a lot of fitness equipment. There’s a treadmill, a TotalGym sliding bench trainer, and all kinds of dumbells, resistance bands, and kettlebells. In other words, it’s a mess. Imagine my excitement when Mythinglogic

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Merach E09 Auto Electromagnetic Elliptical Machine review

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REVIEW – For those Gadgeteer readers who have been following my journey to outfit my gym, you would have read my recent exercise equipment review featuring the Freebeat Boom Exercise bike. Now I get a chance to add variety and versatility to my workout with this Merach E09 Auto Electromagnetic Elliptical Machine. What is it?

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Healing Mosey MoseyLumbar™ Multi-function Lumbar Lift and Lower Back Massage Device review – like a personal back masseuse

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REVIEW – As an elder millennial, I’m well into the phase of life where everything constantly hurts, and I’ve begun pulling back and leg muscles on an annual/semi-annual basis instead of every few years. When the offer to review the Healing Mosey MoseyLumbar™ Multi-function Lumbar Lift and Lower Back Massage Device came in, I had

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NIVIOP Red Light Therapy Belt review – Fat reduction? No! Pain relief? Yes!

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REVIEW – Red light therapy is all the rage these days.  It is claimed to help relieve joint pain, relieve muscle pain, reduce inflammation, and reduce fat.  Lucky for you, I have all those things so today, we’re looking at the NIVIOP red light therapy belt.  Let’s see if a little light can make some

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Nutrisense real-time glucose analysis system review

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REVIEW – Frequently indulging in a diet full of candy bars, chips, pizza, cake, cookies, etc. will obviously impact your waistline, but have you ever wondered how foods impact other areas of your health, like your blood sugar? I’m sure you’ve heard of diabetes, and how it can wreak havoc on your organs. For many

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HEYCHY Cute X Mini Massage Gun review – palm-sized percussor pounds pain points pleasantly

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REVIEW – Way back in 2019, I reviewed the Theragun G3Pro percussive massager.  Since then, it has become a regular part of my ache and pain relief process.  I still use it regularly and am glad I have it.  Since we are retired, we travel a lot.  The Theragun never comes with because it is

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EarBuddy is designed to replace your single use cotton swabs

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you use cotton swabs to clean accumulated wax or dry the water from your ears after a swim or shower? Instead of buying box after box of disposable cotton swabs, an alternative solution is the EarBuddy. This small reusable ear cleaner is a safe way to remove wax, water, and dirt

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Withings Body Composition Scale review – This scale knows your body better than you do!

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REVIEW – I have been using Withings scales every day to track my weight since I reviewed their first WiFi Body Scale back in 2010 and more recently, the Withings Body Cardio Scale that I reviewed in 2016. I find their scales to be excellent as far as reliability and ease of use. Can I

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Washwow Cup2 Electrolyzed Water generator cup review – rinse and spit with science

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – It’s time to get all science-y folks as today, we’re going to explore the mysteries of electrolyzed water.  Per Wikipedia: Electrolysed water (electrolyzed water, EOW, ECA, electrolyzed oxidizing water, electro-activated water, or electro-chemically activated water solution) is produced by the electrolysis of ordinary tap water containing dissolved sodium chloride. The electrolysis of

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The Fitbench Free has all your basic needs covered for a great weight-training workout

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NEWS – The Fitbench Free is a unique workout bench. It allows you to store four sets of dumbells and other equipment right on (or in) the bench. The bench has a soft-closing cushioned top and can be elevated to six different positions to tailor to your workout needs. It also has five steel anchor

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freebeat Boom Exercise Bike review – enjoy the ride to better health

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REVIEW – As many of you already know, I am on a bike riding/fitness quest and I have been really committing to riding in the nature preserve near my home whenever I can. However, I quickly realized that I need more exercise and I need to somehow incorporate bike riding into my evenings after I

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iReliev Far Infrared Heating Pad review – pain relief by getting “stoned”?

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REVIEW – Getting old sucks.  Everything hurts and you learn to appreciate soft things and warm things much more than you ever realized you would.  Heat is one of those therapies that seem to help with a variety of aches and pains.  That explains why heating pads exist.  Today, we’re going to look at the

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