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The best shower curtains and hooks of 2026, including plastic-free options

From 100% cotton to recycled Eva plastic options, we subjected 12 shower curtains to a perpetually foggy apartment bathroom to find the best in the US

Traveling or standing all day? Compression socks will help your feet. Doctors recommend these five pairs

Compression socks provide relief during long flights, hours on your feet or after surgery. Doctors say the best pairs are from Bombas, Physix and Sockwell

This Flaus electric flosser got me to actually enjoy flossing twice a day

I tried every flossing tool imaginable until I discovered the Flaus Electric Flosser, a gadget that made my least favorite dental hygiene chore enjoyable

Prime Day ends today – here are the 52 best deals to scoop up before they’re gone

Amazon Prime Day ends tonight. The Filter US vetted sales on the Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro, Hatch Sunrise Alarm Clock and the Ninja Creami ice cream maker and more

‘Overconsumption isolates us’: how to start shopping less

Spending can be exciting – but how do you function outside of it? Experts share their tips for paring down buying

The best sleep masks in the US in 2026: I spent nine weeks testing 32 masks, and these are my favorites

We tested popular eye mask brands such as Manta and Cozy Earth and others to find out which ones really help you get the best rest

The best bath towels of 2026 in the US, from fluffy to quick drying – tested

We tested top-rated bath towels from Parachute, Brooklinen, Quince and more to find the softest, most absorbent towels – at every price point

Seven essential gadgets to live with when you have back pain, from grabbers to lap desks

When I slipped a disc, I discovered an array of gadgets that help take a load off your back and solve the constraints of limited mobility

I tried HigherDose’s $1,400 PEMF mat to help me relax. I got weird dreams and disappointment

This pricey infrared therapy mat claims to help mood, sleep and muscle recovery. It felt more like a glorified heating pad

A perfect pillow, a ‘bargain’ Ikea mattress and more: the best sleep products on sale right now

From a bestselling Coop pillow to the Hatch sunrise alarm clock, these editor-tested picks are discounted for sleep awareness week

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  • Living with tinnitus can be distressing. So what can you do about it?
  • A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?
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  • Chat to strangers and let your kids be bored: how to embrace a ‘slow September’ – and enjoy life more
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  • The best portable neck and handheld fans in the UK to keep you cool, tested
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