Hello, 2020 resolutions! 5 life-changing wellness gadgets
New Year’s resolutions: Remember them? We are a ways into 2020, after all. If you’re still determined to improve yourself in this brand new decade, help is on the way.
The tech world has come up with some innovative ways to enhance your wellness in recent years, and you’re raring to try them but. But where should you start?
Here are five of our favorite gadgets, each designed to help improve your life.
1. UPRIGHT GO 2™: Perfect Your Posture Training Device
Better posture is good for the long-term health of your spine, but the fringe benefits (like improved looks) are terrific.
This tiny device can be worn as a necklace or attached by adhesive to your back. It detects bad curvature in your spine, then alerts you with a slight buzz that can train you to keep yourself upright and confident.
MSRP: $99.95
2. Smart Nora: Revolutionary Contact-Free Snoring Solution
People with chronic snoring issues know that most remedies for are often uncomfortable to wear or totally ineffective. This revolutionary device combines a sound-detecting sensor with an inflatable insert you can place under your pillow.
The first sounds of snoring will alert the insert to gently inflate or deflate until your nasal passage is adjusted and the sound stops – all without waking you up.
This handy kit lets you test your vision with your smartphone
Considering how essential our eyesight is, it’s surprising how often we neglect it. Anyone with a halfway decent dental plan gets their teeth checked and cleaned on a regular basis, but our eyes? The only time they get to see an optometrist is when we drag ourselves in for a new eyeglass prescription.
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Throwing up a sign that reads, “Warning! Beware of dog!” isn’t strong enough security for your home. You actually need a system that will protect your most prized possessions, whether you’re home or away.
Every good security system watches your windows and doors, but you need more. Disasters like freezes, floods and fires could cost your home. We recommend our sponsor, SimpliSafe. If you’re thinking about home security, there is no better time, because SimpliSafe Home Security is offering my listeners their best deal of the year!
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