Hearing
OTC Hearing Aids vs. Sound Amplifiers: How to Tell the Difference
OTC hearing aids vs sound amplifier: one is a regulated medical device with legal output limits, the other is a gadget. Here is how to tell them apart.
Mary Burson13 min
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Hearing
The Best OTC Hearing Aids of 2026: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The best OTC hearing aids of 2026, compared on price, fit and app control, plus what the FDA rule covers and when to see an audiologist instead.
Mary Burson23 min
Hearing
OTC vs. Prescription Hearing Aids: Which Should You Buy?
OTC hearing aids vs prescription hearing aids: OTC fits adults with perceived mild to moderate loss. Here is who should buy which, and what each costs.
Mary Burson14 min
Health Monitoring
Which Health Numbers Are Worth Tracking at Home After 50?
The health metrics to track at home after 50 — blood pressure, resting heart rate, weight trend, waist-to-height ratio — and which numbers to skip.
Mary Burson13 min
Health Monitoring
Are Home Health Devices Covered by Medicare, FSA, or HSA?
Are home health monitoring devices covered by Medicare? Usually not. But FSA and HSA dollars cover far more. Here is what each program actually pays for.
Mary Burson13 min
Health Monitoring
How to Choose a Home Health Monitoring Device
How to choose a home health monitoring device: start with the health question you need answered, then buy the validated, correctly sized, readable model.
Mary Burson13 min
Health Monitoring
Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitors: A Guide for Non-Diabetics
An over the counter continuous glucose monitor is sold without a prescription. Here is what the FDA cleared, what the evidence shows, and who should skip it.
Mary Burson14 min
Health Monitoring
Smart Rings vs. Smartwatches for Health Tracking: Which Is Right for You?
Smart ring vs smartwatch: rings win on comfort, sleep tracking, and battery life; watches win on real-time data, GPS, and safety. Here is how to choose.
Mary Burson12 min
Health Monitoring
Are Home Blood Pressure Monitors Accurate? What the Evidence Says
Are home blood pressure monitors accurate? Validated upper-arm models are — but most devices sold online never passed testing. Here's how to check yours.
Mary Burson10 min