Guide to Wellness – July 2019

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WE TESTED: 24

WE TEST FOR: Consistency

of icy drinks, convenience,

puréeing performance,

ice crushing ability, noise,

and durability.

Super for Smoothies

Vitamix S

$

Versatile Choice

Ninja with DUO Auto-iQ

BL

$

Cool Savings

Black+Decker 3-in-1 Digital

Power Crush BL1350DP-P

$

Personal Blenders

ABOUT THE SCORES:

Median: 68

Range: 84-

0

OVERALL

SCORE

82

0

OVERALL

SCORE

79

WE TESTED: 33

WE TEST FOR: Protection

against mosquitos and ticks,

likelihood to damage

materials, and cost per ounce.

Excellent Protection

Total Home (CVS)

Woodland Scent

$6.

Non-Oily Spray

Off Deep Woods Insect

Repellent Vlll Dry

$8.

Deet-Free Pump

Repel Plant-Based Lemon

Eucalyptus

$

Insect Repellent

ABOUT THE SCORES:

Median: 55

Range: 94-

0

OVERALL

SCORE

94

0

OVERALL

SCORE

94

0

OVERALL

SCORE

90

WE TESTED: 24

WE TEST FOR: Ease of use,

interaction and pairing with

another device, step count

and heart-rate monitor

accuracy, water resistance,

readability, and more.

Leader of the Pack

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro

$

Accurate and Simple to Use

Fitbit Charge 3

$

Easy-to-Read Display

Garmin Vivosmart HR

$

Fitness Trackers Under $

ABOUT THE SCORES:

Median: 71

Range: 89-

0

OVERALL

SCORE

89

0

OVERALL

SCORE

84

0

OVERALL

SCORE

82

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POOR EXCELLENT

WE TESTED: 29

WE TEST FOR: Accuracy of a

model's reading when

compared with a mercury

sphygmomanometer,

comfort, and more.

The Price Is Right

Rite Aid Deluxe Automatic

BP3AR1-4DRITE

$

Great for Multiple Users

A&D Medical UA767F

$

Best Wrist Monitor

Omron 7 Series UltraSilent

BP652N

$

Blood Pressure Monitors

ABOUT THE SCORES:

ARM^

Median: 70, Range: 39-

WRIST^

Median: 63, Range: 17-

0

OVERALL

SCORE

84

0

OVERALL

SCORE

77

0

OVERALL

SCORE

77

0

OVERALL

SCORE

82