It's nothing surprising anymore—us staying at home, working from home, and basically not leaving the house these days. The pandemic is still at an all-time high, especially here in our country, so following the guidelines to stay at home and practice safety is of utmost importance. Almost six months into this crisis, we've found ourselves getting creative about a lot of things we used to do outdoors—including working out, eating out, cutting our hair, getting massages, and more. But when it comes to our medical needs, the reality is, a lot of us still need to head out for clinic or hospital visits.
What do we do for times when we need to have our health and wellness needs addressed but find it too risky to head outside? Our healthcare system is also overwhelmed by the sheer number of patients right now, so it might also be a good idea to stay home if the case isn't an emergency. One way to handle the situation? Invest in health and wellness gadgets you can keep at home!
Since we're all on the home improvement front anyway, why not add health gadgets to your shopping list? Apart from the dried flowers, minimalist decorative pieces, and new baking mixer you just bought, these picks are great investments for the home, so you can monitor your family's health, and improve your overall wellbeing at the same time!
Scroll through the gallery for the top health and wellness gadgets you should be investing in now:
Home Health Gadgets
Home Health Gadgets
By Metro.StyleSeptember 08 2024, 3:32 AM
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UV Sterilizer Fridge
Since we're all on germ and virus patrol these days, investing in a UV sterilizer seems like a no brainer. A beautiful one like this UPANG fridge is able to sterilize many items at once, and gets it done in as little as 2 minutes. It's not Korea's no. 1 best-selling UV sterilizer brand for nothing!
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UPANG
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Air Purifier
And because the air we breathe is a huge factor in our health, getting a purifier for the home is a great investment. This air purifier fan by Dyson boasts of being able to purify air before directing the air towards you. It is able to capture gases and 99.95% of ultra fine particles in the air, helping you breathe better quality air whenever you use it. At night, it even has a 30 min-8 hour timer to keep you cool over night.
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Dyson
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Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Not skilled in getting your blood pressure or your family member's using the old school type? Use technology to tell you your blood pressure in an instant, with a reliable pick like this one by Omron. It stores 60 measurements in its memory, to help you monitor BP levels as you please. It includes a cuff wrapping for the upper arm, and has a guide lamp to determine if you've placed it correctly. It's like doc minus the lab coat!
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Omron
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UV Light Sanitizer Wand
On the go and need a UV Sanitizer on hand? Invest in a wand, to help keep worries at bay. Apart from your face mask, goggles, face shield, alcohol, and no touch keychain, a UV Sanitizer wand is the next thing you should be keeping in your bag these days.
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Lazada
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Bluetooth Body Composition Monitor
No, you don't have to go to your gym to find out your body stats, because this digital monitor can do it for you! Find out your weight, BMI, skeletal muscle, body fat, body age, and more with one smart gadget—a great addition to your bathroom or bedroom! Connect it with your phone and manage your weight together with your health app of choice for total control over your fitness and health journey!
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Omron
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Smart Watch
Struggling to keep up with 10,000 steps at home? Let a smart watch slash monitor help you out. Sometimes all you need is awareness to push you to do better with your fitness goals, and this affordable pick is a great way to start. It's water resistant, has a heart rate and sleep monitor, and a MI fit app to help you with your goals. And yes—it also functions to help you view calls, texts, and play music!
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Xiaomi
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Nebulizer
For those that suffer from respiratory issues such as asthma and allergies and need a nebulizer to help them breathe better, investing in a compact nebulizer such as this proves to be of huge help for the family. This pick is clinical grade, is proven with performance with Ventolin (medicine), and has Virtual Valve Technology—which prevents medication wastage. A must for the home!
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Omron
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Blood Sugar Meter
Does anyone in your family suffer from diabetes? A home kit for measuring blood glucose levels may be a product you need to invest in today. This kit comes with 100 test strips, Lancet, and Lancing Device—a great deal for your pocket.
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Lazada
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Essential Oil Diffuser
Missing your trips to the spa? You're not alone. Create a relaxing aromatic experience at home with a heavy duty diffuser paired with your essential oils of choice. Set it up while you work from home, or even before you go to bed, to relieve your mind off worries and stress.
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Neal's Yard Remedies
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Massage Gun
We may not be able to go to our favorite massage joints these days, but we also have to admit that we still need to address the aches and pains we feel in our muscles, especially if we work out daily, or if we feel stiffness due to extended periods of sitting down. A massage gun comes to our rescue, and helps us relieve the pains we feel with its deep tissue massage technology. Get on your way to recovery with a gadget that the entire family will find useful!
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Lazada
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Infrared Body Temperature Gun
These days, monitoring your temperature is one of the key ways to tell if you may have a symptom to be alarmed about, so having a temperature reader like this one is key. Malls and other establishments aren't the only ones who can use infrared temperature guns; these days, a modern home should have one too!
Thinking of shopping for any of these picks? Click through the shopping carousel below. Have questions? As always, consult your family doctor for expert advice on what to purchase depending on your family's needs.