News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
REVIEW – My wife suffers from the occasional migraine headache. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, all she wants to do is lie on the bed with a hot compress over her eyes. This proves to be a challenge. I will heat a wet washcloth in the microwave and place it over her […]
Ezona heated eye mask review – USB your way to relaxation Read More
REVIEW – I’m getting older. I’m physically active. I hurt. It comes with the territory. Recently, I tried my first TENS unit to help manage muscle pain and I liked it. It really did help me manage pain. The biggest inconvenience with it is the fact that two wires connect the electrodes to the control
Comfytemp Wireless TENS Unit review – all the TENS, none of the wires Read More
NEWS – We love our coffee around here. When a brewing gadget comes up for review I’m certain multiple reviewers lobby to be tapped to review the device. Some coffee lovers aren’t aware, and some may not care, that coffee can raise cholesterol. But one solution is as simple as a paper filter. Paper filters
Breaking old news – Paper filters lower the cholesterol raising compounds in coffee Read More
REVIEW – Brushing teeth is one of those must-do daily tasks. If you follow the guidelines, you will be doing this twice daily. Many studies have indicated that today’s electric toothbrushes do a superior job of cleaning versus manual brushes. Why? Because they brush more vigorously than you can do with your hand alone. Today,
REVIEW – When the pandemic drove everyone out of the gyms and into their houses, in-home fitness systems like Peloton took off. Everyone seemed to have one, which might explain why, for a while, they were so hard to get. And they were expensive. Peloton bikes are nice, but they are really just a stationary
NEWS – If you’re a regular reader of The Gadgeteer, you may remember my review of the ClipDifferent nail clipper from a few years ago. I thought that this rechargeable nail clipper was a unique alternative to traditional clippers and was suited for people with dexterity issues, sight issues, etc. Well, today I want to
Is this a better nail clipper? Read More
REVIEW – The Withings Scanwatch Horizon has impressive looks but does it have what it takes to compete in the smartwatch arena with the other big names? As a spoiler, I’m not shelving mine after this review ends. It ticks (yes) a lot of the smartwatch requirement boxes for me and, did I mention how
Withings Scanwatch Horizon hybrid smartwatch review – A beast of a beauty Read More
REVIEW – Good things can come with age. Retirement – that’s good. Social Security deposits – also good. Travel without regard to schedules – really, really good. Aches and pains – not so much. If you suffer from chronic muscle and nerve pain, treatment with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, can bring temporary relief.
Carex TENS 7000 pain management device review – pocket-sized pain relief Read More
REVIEW – Do you suffer from knee, shoulder, or other joint pain and inflammation? One way to help with that is to take anti-inflammatory drugs and another way is to use infrared technology like the Reviiv Light Knee+ dual-light joint therapy device. Does it really help? Let’s find out. What is it? The Reviiv Light
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REVIEW – It would be quite understandable if the phrase “home gym” brought to mind images of equipment that needs it’s own room. Treadmills, exercise bikes and weight sets don’t exactly play nice with clean living rooms aesthetics. Tempo realized this and set out to build a solution that arguably looks out of place in
Tempo Move home gym review – Dedicated exercise room not required Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Getting older isn’t for wimps. I have the beginnings of arthritis in my hand near the base of my thumb. I’m sure it’s due to decades of using a mouse. Do you have problems with your tendons or muscles in areas where a traditional full-sized massager would be overkill, like your hands,
Tend Deep direct vibration tendon therapy device review Read More
REVIEW – Home exercise bikes are still a hot item in fitness these days, with hundreds (thousands?) of models and price points to choose from. The SUNMYTH Exercise Bike promises an improved experience over your bargain exercise bikes with a heavy-duty design, but it’s not as expensive as those $2000+ models. How do it do
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REVIEW – Do you love using a water flosser to clean your teeth and wish you had a more portable water flosser to take with you when you travel? It’s your lucky day because that’s exactly what the Binicare Flosstra is. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Binicare Flosstra is a water flosser
REVIEW – If you’ve ever had a sore back, you know that a heating pad can help soothe the pain. But most heating pads are small and might not be large enough to cover the full area of your back that hurts. The Comfytemp Weighted Heating Pad does not fit in that category because this
Comfytemp Weighted Heating Pad review – Relief for your whole neck and back Read More
NEWS – If you’re a fitness buff then I’m sure you’ve seen the adjustable dumbbells from companies like Boflex NordicTrack. If you’re more of a kettlebell person and would like the same functionality, you should check out the adjustable kettlebell from Kettlebell Kings. Their adjustable kettlebell has removable plates that let you customize the weight
Move over adjustable dumbbells, adjustable kettlebells are coming for you! Read More
REVIEW – Many of us are still working from home due to the pandemic. I recently retired from my day job with Cummins Inc after 34+ years, but I did WFH for 2 years and continue working full-time on The Gadgeteer. I know I sit for too long in front of a computer each day,
WALK-i-TASK treadmill desk review – add a desk to your treadmill! Read More
REVIEW – A foot massage is one of those things that can really help you relax after a long day at work. The Bob and Brad Foot Massager Machine review offer came along, and I thought it would be a great time to pick one up. What is it? The Bob and Brad Foot Massager
Bob and Brad Foot Massager review – Soothe your sore feet Read More
REVIEW – I figured out recently that when I’m not well hydrated my blood sugar spikes higher than normal. So being the Gadgeteer that I am, I decided to get a gadget to motivate me to drink water throughout the day. The gadget that I picked was the HidrateSpark PRO Smart Water Bottle. Let’s see
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REVIEW – I’ve been on a 4 day per week workout schedule for many years now. By workout, I’m talking about weight-based workouts because I also walk 20 minutes 2x a day Monday through Friday on a treadmill. When it comes to my workouts, I’ve used a Boflew, had a short-lived gym membership at Planet
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REVIEW – During my normal WFH day, I spend at least 7 hours sitting in a chair. I try to remind myself to get up and walk around, but that does not always work. When I want to get up it always seems to be the time someone pings me through an instant messenger at
WalkingPad A1 Pro foldable under desk treadmill review – walking while I work! Read More