Health and fitness

After hundreds of hours of research, we narrowed down the items that could prove indispensable in a natural disaster—and most are helpful in everyday life, too.

There are far better lubes than those you most often see in stores. We’ve found the best water-based and other personal lubricants for vaginal and anal use.

A pretty loop of steel helped me get my hair groove back.

If you never know where your sunglasses are, or they’re always scratched or broken, we have some tips for you.

Our repellent recommendations are EPA approved, backed by experts, and tested by us.

After more than 70 hours of research and tests of 42 hair dryers, we’ve found that many perform similarly, but the Rusk W8less is the one we recommend first.

An accurate and dependable kitchen scale will help you be a better cook, and it’ll cut down on dishes, too.

A robust selection of gear we like that’ll help stave off sun damage all summer, including sunscreens, sunglasses, children’s beachwear, and UPF clothing.

We’ve tested 66 electric toothbrushes in hundreds of trials at the bathroom sink. The minimalist yet effective Oral-B Pro 1000 is our top pick.

Kids don’t need an electric toothbrush to achieve good dental hygiene, though a smaller brush head and built-in timer may help them brush better.

While custom earplugs are best for pro musicians and regular concert-goers, we like the Loop Earplugs for the occasional concert, club, or spin class.

It takes a shot glass’s worth of sunscreen to adequately cover a body in a swimsuit. Look for broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher and a scent and feel you like.

Covering up is a great way to protect yourself from the sun. But you can do better than a white linen shirt.

Microplastics may contribute to heart disease, lung disorders, and other health problems. Use these 12 tips to reduce your exposure.

Across 10 years of testing, we’ve found that Braun foil shavers are the best for most faces. The Series 8 models shave closely and are easy to maintain.

For optimal sun safety, you need to apply (and reapply) sunscreen to uncovered skin. Most people don’t use nearly enough. We’ve got you covered.

Whether you’re shopping for compression socks at your doctor’s orders or just because, we’ve found high-quality options in a variety of fabrics and styles.

Support our vendetta against deer ticks and Lyme disease by not getting bitten. Use permethrin, picaridin, and common sense. But if you are bitten, don’t panic.