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The Best Medical Tech for Health Monitoring & More

It is always a good idea to track your health, and smart trackers make it extra easy by transferring data and readings directly to your phone or even your doctor. I have really enjoyed using the latest technological advances to my advantage—replacing old-fashioned medical devices with more modern alternatives that do more than just report the readings. The biggest benefit of smart medical gear is how easy it is to track your wellbeing in the moment and in the long run, helping you catch any concerns before they balloon into something more serious. Here is the top gear to keep you healthy, comfortable, and well-informed about what is going on inside and outside your amazing body.

Hands On with the AirPods Max

By Amy Spitzfaden Both

Hands on with the AirPods Max

My husband is an audiophile, and I’ve always felt vaguely envious of his elaborate sound setups with cushioned over-ear headphones that pipe perfectly balanced music into his ears while blocking out the rest of the world. I’m more of a laptop-and-a-pair-of-earbuds girl and have so far been delighted with my AirPods Pro 2. But when Apple announced a new line of colors for the AirPods Max last fall, I was tempted enough to give these over-ear headphones a try.

Is a lack of sleep hurting your health? If, like me, you are among the one in three adults in America who don’t get enough sleep (according to the CDC), then you’re at risk for a whole host of health problems, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Fortunately, Apple makes it really easy to track your sleep with the Apple Watch. You can then use what you learn to make the lifestyle changes necessary to improve your sleep.

Putting AirPods Hearing Aids to the Test

My wife kept telling me to turn the TV down. My friends were tiring of having to repeat themselves. I strained to hear during meetings. So, five years ago, I succumbed and went to a hearing specialist. A 15-minute test revealed I had mild to moderate hearing loss. Thousands of dollars bought me state-of-the-art hearing aids that connected to my iPhone via Bluetooth and an app. The hearing aids proved inefficient and clumsy enough that I only wore them when I really needed them. 

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