Prevention’s 2020 Wellness Awards: The Top Tools You Need to Fulfill a Well-Balanced Lifestyle Prevention
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You don’t need to jet off on a retreat to get thehealth-boosting, soul-enriching benefits of a more wellness-focused life. We tried dozens of affordable products in a wide range of categories and asked: Is this really going to make a difference? Is it worth a place in our homes and yours? The result is this collection of 29 items designed to give a lift to your physical, mental, and environmental wellness.
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You don’t need to jet off on a retreat to get thehealth-boosting, soul-enriching benefits of a more wellness-focused life. We tried dozens of affordable products in a wide range of categories and asked: Is this really going to make a difference? Is it worth a place in our homes and yours? The result is this collection of 29 items designed to give a lift to your physical, mental, and environmental wellness.
Hearst Owned From weighted blankets to mindfulness cards to meditation apps, here are the best products that'll help quiet the mind and put you at ease while pursuing a healthy wellbeing.
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Adaptive Sound Technologies
amazon.com
$45.94
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One tester called the LectroFan a lifesaver—she can finally sleep again. Pop the compact machine right on your nightstand, choose from 20 fan and white noise sounds, and let the timer turn it off while you’re fast asleep.
Amazon 21) Gravity Blanket: The Weighted Blanket for Sleep | Premium Weighted Blanket with Removable Cover | Generation 2 with Button/Ties Fastening System | Grey, 20lbs, 48"x72" 4 of 33
Chronicle Books
amazon.com
$13.99
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Designed to promote self-awareness, this card deck features thought-provoking short phrases for you to ponder. One tester kept cards she liked best at the front of her desk so she could
Amazon Wellness Mama Podcast 6 of 33
BEST WELLNESS PODCAST
This weekly podcast is not just for mamas: Host Katie Wells brings in doctors and other experts to explore health and wellness issues like autoimmune disorders, toxins, and other hot topics. Informative and entertaining.
Apple Podcasts 33) Indoor Herb Garden Starter Kit 7 of 33
Spade To Fork
amazon.com
$29.97
Fresh herbs makes every dish better. As a winner of our 2020 Wellness Awards , this kit provides everything needed to grow basil, sage, and thyme. All you have to do is water and watch 'em grow.
Amazon Flora-Focus Habit Tracker App 8 of 33
BEST APP TO LIMIT SCREEN TIME
Here’s a delightful way to cut back on mindless scrolling: You tell the Flora app how long a break you need, and it plants a virtual seed. If you resist the phone, the seed grows into a healthy tree, but break the cleanse early, and the tree dies. Focus—for the tree!
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Intelligent Change Inc.
amazon.com
$24.99
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With five short prompts for morning and night, this well-made journal cultivates an “attitude of gratitude” and nudges recipients to focus on the positives. One tester noted that the daily quotes helped put her in the mindset to journal.
Amazon BEST MEDITATION APP
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Stadler Form
amazon.com
$59.99
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This essential oil diffuser has a modern design that spruces up a table while truly filling the room with a relaxing aromatic smell like lavender or sage. Its continuous mode has a run time of about eight hours, while the interval mode disperses fragrances into the air for more than 20 hours without over-perfuming the space.
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Live a more sustainable lifestyle with reusable items that will lighten your carbon footprint and protect the planet.
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Snapware
amazon.com
$8.39
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Made with Pyrex glass, this deep container makes storing and microwaving leftovers easy, safe, and, crucially, secure: After placing the food-filled container on its side, our tester confirmed that the lid was truly leakproof.
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Mrs. Meyer’s
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$11.64
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Testers said this cruelty-free plant-based soap worked well on everything from dishes to greasy pans. One tester tried other products in the line (a hand soap and a multi-surface cleanser) and vouched for those as well.
Amazon Baggu
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$12.00
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Made with durable recycled nylon, these stylish, machine-washable bags hold 50 pounds (whether we can carry that much is another story!). After several months, this alternative to plastic is still going strong and has become our tester’s go-to for grocery trips.
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S'well
amazon.com
$26.42
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Featuring triple-layer insulation, this stainless steel mug keeps coffee and tea hot for up to 11 hours with the lid on. One tester noted that the wide mouth made filling and cleaning easy. The Traveler also kept ice water cold overnight.
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Five Two
food52.com
$25.00
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Made of eco-friendly silicone, these reusable straws are bendy, temperature resistant, and easy to clean with the accompanying squeegees. The carrying case means you’ll never again have to grab a plastic straw and feel guilty.
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Simple Ecology
amazon.com
$15.95
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These breathable drawstring bags hold produce and grains securely; in our testing, herbs stayed fresher than in plastic bags.
Amazon Bamboozle
amazon.com
$39.99
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Ideal for beginners and experts alike, this dishwasher- safe bamboo-fiber composter resists scratches and looks great on countertops. Thanks to the carbon filters, one tester said there was no stink even up close, and the container kept the compost from attracting pests.
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Bee's Wrap
amazon.com
$18.00
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These biodegradable beeswax wraps keep produce fresh, eliminating the need for plastic wrap. Testers say they successfully mold around food items with just the heat from your hands—and stay put. Fair warning: The beeswax does feel a tad sticky, but testers still raved.
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Ethique
amazon.com
$11.50
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This compact body wash bar is all-around sustainable: made entirely with vegan and biodegradable ingredients and shipped in plastic-free packaging. Our tester reported plenty of suds and a delicious scent, so your ethical shower can still be a relaxing escape.
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Keep your mind and body in check with these health, fitness and relaxation picks.
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Wurf Board
amazon.com
$121.97
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If sitting is the new smoking, this board is your key to quitting. Testers said it seemed stable and natural to stand on while they worked, but the gentle rocking feels great—it’s designed to increase blood flow and improve energy.
Amazon Fitbit
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$141.00
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The newest Fitbit still counts steps like a champ, but the game changer is the built-in GPS, making it much easier to track your distance and pace. You could even (gasp!) leave your phoneat home, since it also has tap-to-pay functionality.
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Walgreens
walgreens.com
$17.49
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Applying heat therapy that requires plugs and wires can be another pain in the neck. This simple yet reliable clay-filled wrap heats up in the microwave, stays warm, and does its soothing without any fuss.
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Everyone
eoproducts.com
$17.99
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This EWG-verified spray is made with natural ingredients, and testers loved the light lavender scent. They also noted how quickly it dried, leaving their hands feeling soft.
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Bucky
amazon.com
$4.99
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This lightweight sleep mask kept everything pitch-dark without making testers claustrophobic, they said. The molded cups give your eyes enough room to blink, and the adjustable strap lets you choose how snugly it fits.
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Omron
amazon.com
$284.99
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This sleek Omron monitor measures both blood pressure and EKG at once, then syncs data recordings to an app, making it easier to monitor improvements for medical appointments. Our tester was pleased with how easy it was to use right out of the box.
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OXO
oxo.com
$41.99
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This three-blade spiralizer has a brilliant secret: a large suction cup. While you smoothly crank out long swirls of veggie noodles, the device stays put, taking the hard work out of the whole shebang.
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Coop Home Goods
amazon.com
$58.99
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Rest easy knowing that where you put your head is free of allergens year-round. The Coop Home Goods hypoallergenic pillow protects agains dust mites, has an adjustable memory foam fill with a breathable liner. This bestseller is made with a bamboo material and its removable cover can be thrown in the wash for a good clean.
amazon.com RAD
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$24.99
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Tiny but mighty, this massager loosens up tense muscles with a soft silicone roller. It’s particularly great for the back and shoulders, testers said: The design helps target muscles between the shoulder blades without putting pressure on the bone.
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Naipo
amazon.com
$59.99
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The way the oCuddle fits around your shoulders via adjustable straps makes it a dream for hard-to-reach areas. Kneading nodes rotate in two directions for extra soothing, and the just-right heat level is a nice bonus.
Amazon Theragun
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$192.99
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The Theragun Mini uses fast, powerful pulses to penetrate muscles, delivering benefits similar to those of a deep-tissue massage. Testers said it was easy to use, light enough to hold, and extremely quiet. The brand also has an app to guide you through evenly treating muscles without injury.
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