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Save 31% on the Air-C + Heat Leg Massager at the Mashable Shop.
TL;DR: Give your legs the TLC they deserve with the AIR-C + HEAT full-leg massager, on sale ahead of Black Friday for just $129.97 (reg. $189.99) through Nov. 9.
Is self-care going to be at the top of your 2024 resolutions list? Whether you’d like to be gentler on yourself next year, or someone on your gifting list is in need of some TLC, there are plenty of items that make tending to ourselves at home more feasible than ever. And ahead of Black Friday, some of these handy gadgets are currently on sale.
These sleeves provide a convenient way to pamper a part of your body you may not think about as often as maybe your back or your neck: your legs. This device offers massage and heat treatment to help soothe your muscles, and until November 9, you can gift yourself or someone else this device for just $129.97, $50 off the usual $189.99 price tag.
Give the gift of at-home massaging without the expensive masseuse! The AIR-C + HEAT massager provides unlimited leg massages that can be done in the comfort of your home, which is great for those busy folks who are on their feet over six hours a day and really in need of some downtime. Their unique method of personalized air compression massage not only feels great, but it also offers some serious health benefits, too!
The AIR-C + HEAT massager promotes increased blood flow and decreased inflammation. It’s also super customizable — select between three different heating levels for your needs and different intensity levels independent from the mode settings so you can tailor the best massage for your legs.
Pamper yourself or your loved one’s legs with this at-home AIR-C + HEAT full-leg massage treatment, on sale before Black Friday for just $129.97 (reg. $189) — no coupon code required — until November 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Prices subject to change.
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All the best headphones for kids, with comfort, safety, and durability in mind.
Buying headphones for your kids sounds like a good idea. For starters, you won’t have to listen to their terrible YouTube videos for the umpteenth time. Or Baby Shark. Or any other kids’ entertainment that’s been boring a hole into your brain lately.
But there’s a more important reason to buy your kids some headphones. Your child’s ears are super sensitive while they’re still developing and it’s possible to damage them with sounds of over 85 decibels. Using adult headphones isn’t the best idea. Not unless you can convince them to lower the volume, which is harder than it should be. We all know what those little tykes are like. Chances are they’ll crank the volume back up the second you leave the room.
Instead, you’re better off purchasing a pair of headphones designed specifically for children. Kids’ headphones will fit better on little heads and usually have a volume limiter to keep the decibels down. But how do you sort one set of kids’ headphones from another? We’ve done some research and put together some helpful info.
It depends on how much you want to spend, and whether you can recharge headphones on a regular basis. Many of the wireless headphones listed in this roundup have decent battery life, but they are typically more expensive than wired versions. However, if your child is particularly young, wired headphones can be a risk, so always supervise them while they’re using their headphones.
Generally, many auditory health organisations recommend that the ideal noise level for a child is about 70 decibels, and that volumes should never exceed 85 decibels. Most adult headphones peak at about 115 decibels, which is why it’s important to use a dedicated solution for your child. The limit is a limit too, not a guide, so always aim to play music a little quieter if you can.
In-ear buds are great for adults, but they’re not recommended for children. Developing ears are more sensitive to noise damage because their nerve fibres are still growing. Also, due to having smaller external auditory canals, the eardrum is always closer to the sound source. Their little ears are just too delicate to put at risk.
Similarly to limiting screen time, it’s sensible to restrict your child’s use of headphones to a maximum of two hours a day. Any longer than that can damage your child’s ears, even if they’re using a volume limiter.
This is a difficult question to answer because there are so many options out there, but we’ve tried to give you a clear picture of the best headphones for your kids. We recommend checking out everything on this list, because there really is something for everyone and every budget right here.
These are the best headphones for kids in 2023.
Daye releases STI screening kit that uses a tampon instead of a swab. It’s a PCR test that screens for multiple STIs.
Femtech startup Daye, who previously launched a digital period pain clinic and at-home microbiome testing, has now released a tampon-based STI screening kit.
At-home STI tests aren’t new, but Daye’s “repurposing” of a tampon into a testing device is novel. And there’s a clear need for more testing: From 2021 to 2022 there was a 24 percent increase in STI diagnoses in the UK — and over half of Brits admit they’ve never had a sexual health check. Left untreated, some STIs can impact fertility and increase your risk of certain cancers, among other health concerns.
Daye’s STI screening kit uses polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technologies to test for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomonas, mycoplasma, and ureaplasma. The test can detect trace amount of genetic material from pathogens (organisms that carry disease), according to the press release, and can detect multiple pathogens with a single sample.
Daye claims that the specificity of PCRs leads to fewer false positives and a more reliable diagnosis. Further, the company says that the diagnostic tampon collects more vaginal fluid and covers more surface area than a typical swab, so it can gather a better sample.
The STI screening kit underwent clinical trials with 600 patients. “The samples will be analysed in a UKAS-accredited lab, following CQC-approved screening methodologies using a PCR-based, CE marked diagnostic assay. The Daye Diagnostic Kit is registered with the MHRA,” the press release stated.
Going to get tested at a clinic can be an uncomfortable experience. Depending on where you live and health insurance policies, it can also be cost-prohibitive. In the UK, however, many sexual health services offer free STI self-sampling kits according to the UK Health Security Agency.
As if now, Daye’s STI screening kit is only available in the UK for £99 (or £129 for a combination with the microbiome kit). The website claims that the kits are coming to the U.S. and EU soon.
“I love this innovative approach to improving access to healthcare,” board-certified OBGYN and fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Cynthia Wesley, told Mashable.
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“Despite living in a world where over a million people get an STI every day, STI testing has chronically low rates post COVID-19, and as a result, many women and AFAB [assigned female at birth] individuals could have an infection unknowingly because they have no symptoms,” said Daye founder Valentina Milanova in the press release.
“Our STI Diagnostic Tampon makes STI testing extremely easy, comfortable and discrete,” Milanova continued.
“We hope our approach will end the ‘STIgma,’ revolutionise STI testing and lead to a dramatic uptick in the number of women getting checked, helping them protect their long-term health and fertility.”
Save 25% on the smart visual ear cleaner at the Mashable Shop.
TL;DR: Clean and inspect your ears safely with this smart visual ear cleaner with a built-in HD camera, on sale for $29.97 instead of $39.99 through Nov. 9.
The late Matthew Perry’s favorite Chandler Bing line on Friends occurred in Season 2 when he offered Joey some sage wisdom: “You have to stop the Q-tip when there’s resistance!” His character was no doctor, of course (nor was he a “transponster”), but while the joke went over Joey’s head, it’s pretty solid advice. Health professionals do warn against poking and prodding your ear canal, not because you may accidentally rupture your brain (it’s impossible), but because you may damage your eardrum. But if you must do a thorough inspection and cleaning of your ears, you don’t want to go in blind.
A smart visual ear cleaner can help you examine and clean your ears more safely and effectively. This tool is not quite an otoscope, but it’s close, and for a limited time, you can get it for under $30 through November 9. There’s even a storage box to boot, making it gift-ready.
To avoid earwax buildup, this visual ear cleaner bundle comes with silicone ear spoons that allow for a pain-free cleaning experience with no scratching. It has a built-in 1080p camera with a 360-degree wide-angle lens, delivering a full and clear view of the ear canal, so you can scoop whatever needs scooping out safely. It’s also IP7 waterproof, meaning you can clean it with water or alcohol without worrying about potential damage.
While this device is primarily advertised as an ear cleaner, it’s versatile enough to also function as a tool for checking the teeth, nasal cavity, throat, scalp roots, and other body parts that require meticulous inspection. With the 360 mAh battery, it supports up to 1.5 hours of continuous use, which is equivalent to 45 days of daily operation. When not in use, you can conveniently stash it in the accompanying storage box.
Until November 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can grab this smart visual ear cleaner on sale for just $29.97 instead of the usual $39.99.
Prices subject to change.
Evie Ring is the first medical-grade health tracker wearable designed specifically for women’s health needs.
UPDATE: Nov. 6, 2023, 5:25 p.m. EST This article has been updated to reflect the official launch date of the Evie Ring, releasing Nov. 20.
Medical device company Movano Health is positioned to make waves this November when it unveils the Evie ring, the first medical-grade health wearable that’s designed specifically for women. With 11 “Best of CES” awards to its name already, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance in the works, Evie combines health and wellness metrics such as heart rate, heart rate variability, oxygen saturation, menstrual symptom and mood tracking, sleep patterns and vitals, active minutes, and calories burned to reveal a holistic picture of the user’s health. That data as well as personalized and actionable insights are delivered via a mobile app.
As a professional athlete and product reviewer, I’ve worked my way through a number of health trackers in recent years. One of my overarching critiques is that most of them are too bulky for my five-foot frame — which is not only uncomfortable and unflattering, but also makes getting accurate data a challenge. So when I heard that a health tracking ring made just for women is set to be rolled out this summer, I immediately wanted to know more.
Movano Health CEO John Mastrototaro stepped up to the plate. In our interview, he said his goal is for Evie to “indirectly be motivational to people… to allow them to see how their body is working for them and to feel more empowered about how they choose to live their lives.” Mastrototaro also wants Evie to be on the affordable side of wearables, so it will be priced below $300 and will not require a subscription.
To achieve his first objectives, Mastrototaro hired a ton of women, including for the roles of Vice President of Strategy and the Chief Marketing Officer. He also brought on a host of female advisors who will provide expert commentary and advice on subjects ranging from sleep to menopause. Finally, he ensured that women’s voices and opinions were taken into account, through Movano Health’s survey of 1,000 U.S. women between the ages of 30 and 75 (Evie’s target audience, although Mastrototaro says that younger women are showing interest, too). The survey revealed that FDA approval of wellness metrics is a high priority and accuracy is a significant concern for the majority of respondents.
That’s where Mastrototaro’s background in biomedical engineering — he has a Ph.D. and has spent more than 30 years in the space — and digital health comes into play. Unlike other consumer wearables, Evie will double as a medical device, meaning it will be monitored by the FDA and subject to FDA safety standards. “Our goal is to provide data when we believe it’s accurate and not provide it when there’s too much noise,” Mastrototaro says.
Evie’s software and hardware alike were engineered with women in mind. In addition to health metrics that speak directly to women — period estimation, ovulation estimation, symptom tracking, mood tracking, and more — the ring features an open and flexible design that accommodates fluctuations in finger size. Evie also comes with a portable charger with a rechargeable battery that can charge the ring 10 times, making it travel-friendly and seamless for everyday use.
Evie offers utility for all, Mastrototaro says, whether a user is in her reproductive years or post-menopause, starting her journey living with a chronic condition or trying to avoid ever getting a chronic condition. And judging by a common sentiment he has heard from early testers, the product is on the right track: “Finally, someone is doing something for us!”
The Evie Ring will be available for $269 with no monthly subscription cost on Nov. 20.
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