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The Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and Other Hearing Solutions
by Lauren Dragan
No single over-the-counter hearing device is perfect for everyone, so we offer different recommendations for different priorities and budgets.
The Best Pulse Oximeter for Home Use
by Ellen Lee
We’ve tested 10 fingertip pulse oximeters with people ages 2 to 78. If accuracy is your top priority, the Nonin Onyx Vantage 9590 is the one to get.
The Best Foam Rollers
by Ingrid Skjong and Amy Roberts
For most self-massage applications, the AmazonBasics High-Density Round Foam Roller gets the job done. We have picks for different preferences too.
The Best Cloth and KN95 Face Masks for Kids and Toddlers
by Christina Szalinski
The best kids mask to safeguard against COVID-19 is the most protective one they’ll keep on. We have four to recommend that fit a range of ages and are high-performing and breathable.
This FDA-Cleared Video Game for ADHD Helped Me Focus. But Then I Got Bored.
by Thom Dunn
Can playing a video game help with ADHD? It sounds far-fetched, but this writer tried out a new video game designed to do just that. It worked … for a while.
The Best Walkers
by Richard Eisenberg
Our favorite walkers and rollators help prevent falls and increase mobility indoors and outdoors.
The Best Blood Pressure Monitors for Home Use
by Nancy Redd and Dorie Chevlen
We’ve tested 12 home blood pressure monitors and think the Greater Goods Smart Blood Pressure Monitor 0604 will suit most people’s needs.
You May Have Signs of Hearing Loss and Not Know It. Here’s How OTC Hearing Aids Can Help.
by Rose Maura Lorre
Mild to moderate hearing loss affects adults of all ages. Here are the signs that you might be experiencing it—and how over-the-counter hearing aids can help.
The Best Light Therapy Lamp
by Kit Dillon, Anna Perling, and Nancy Redd
After 33 hours of research, we’re confident the Carex Day-Light Classic Plus is the best light therapy lamp to treat seasonal affective disorder.
The Best Pill Boxes
by Adrienne Day
Our favorite pill boxes serve as time-savers, take-your-pill reminders, and even life-saving tools for keeping track of medication.
FSA-Eligible Picks We Love
by Elissa Sanci
The FSA deadline is coming up and we've got you covered with these FSA-eligible Wirecutter picks.
The Best Heating Pad
by Kevin Purdy and Nancy Redd
We talked to experts, read hundreds of reviews, and tested a dozen heating pads, finding that the PureRelief XL King Size is the best for most people.
5 Potentially Lifesaving Items to Add to Any First Aid Kit
by Joshua Lyon
Most basic kits lack supplies that can be critical when waiting for paramedics to arrive.
The Best Thermometers for Kids and Adults
by Nancy Redd
Most fever thermometers will read your temperature accurately. But some are speedier and easier to use than others.
12 Signs You Have a Fake N95, KN95, or KF94 Mask
by Joanne Chen
Counterfeit medical-style masks may leave you less protected. Here’s what to look out for so you don’t waste money on fakes.
N95s and KN95s Offer the Most Protection. But Some Cloth Masks Come Close.
by Christina Szalinski
Not all cloth masks are alike. Those with incorporated filters can offer a level of protection that nears that of N95, KN95, and surgical masks.
Why the Best Kids Masks Are Sold Out (And What You Can Do in the Meantime)
by Joanne Chen
Many of the best-filtering kids face masks are out of stock. We share what happened and offer other options you can get right now.
How to Wash a Face Mask
by Joanne Chen and Alejandra Matos
All cloth face masks, no matter what kind of material they are made of, need to be washed often.
What ‘Coronavirus Supplies’ Should You Have at Home? The Same Things You Always Should.
by James Austin
Being prepared is smart! Panicked hoarding, not so much.