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Flu shot lowers hospitalization risk by 35% in vulnerable groups, data hint
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Data from the Southern Hemisphere hint that this year's flu shot lowers the risk of hospitalization among vulnerable demographics.
Snap up these fitness tracker deals ahead of the Amazon Prime sale
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Deals Save on fitness trackers from Garmin, Samsung, and Amazfit ahead of the Amazon Prime sale.
Best air purifier deals we recommend ahead of the Amazon Prime sale
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Deals Save big on air purifiers from Levoit, Coway, BlueAir and more ahead of the Amazon Prime sale.
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best deals on health & fitness gear, optics and science kit
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back October 8-9, but you can already snap up discounts on a range of health and science products.
Best running watches 2024: Top 6 picks from Garmin, Coros and more
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best running watches in every category, from Garmin Fenix 7 to Apple Watch Series 8 and Coros Pace 2.
Best fitness trackers 2024: Measure steps, sleep, calories and more
By Andrew Williams, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Apple Watch Series 8 and Garmin Fenix 7 to Amazfit Balance.
More people are surviving avalanches than decades ago — here's why
By Michael Schubert published
A study of avalanche survival data shows that survival rates have increased and rescues are faster, but time is still critical for buried victims.
We have found all the best electric toothbrush deals ahead of the Amazon Prime Day sale
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Deals Snap up discounts on some of the best electric toothbrushes with these early Amazon Prime deals.
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