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Kinsa Smart Thermometer
$24.99, www.kinsahealth.com
An award-winning tool for fighting the flu, the Kinsa Smart Thermometer conveniently plugs into the headphone jack on any smartphone, and allows users to monitor children’s temperature while simultaneously providing tips on preventing illness through the Kinsa app. Kinsa also uses fun and stimulating visuals that puts children at ease while their temperature is being taken.
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Quell
$249, www.quellrelief.com
Quell offers a 100 percent drug-free method to relieve chronic pain. This innovative technology is worn just below the knee and uses electrostimulation that harnesses the body’s natural pain control system, allowing the body to block pain signals and provide pain relief wherever it may be needed.
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Omega 8004 Nutrition Center Juicer
$259.99, www.omegajuicers.com
The Omega 8004 Nutrition Center Juicer allows juicing at a lower speed of 80 RPM, which prevents heat buildup and oxidation. It can also be used to make nut butter, coffee, ground spices, minced herbs and garlic and even baby food.
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Beddit Sleep Tracker
$149, www.beddit.com
The Beddit Sleep tracker offers users with a unique opportunity to monitor their sleep quality from the comfort of their own homes. Place the tracker under your bed sheet, and it will track your vitals and sleep cycles by using its sensors. You can then access your sleep quality data from the monitor or your smartphone, and get tips on improving your sleep.
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Kolibree
$149, www.kolibree.com
Kolibree has a variety of unique features that set it apart from other electric toothbrushes, including 3D motion sensors, sonic vibration, gum protective nylon bristles and Bluetooth accessibility. A smartphone app allows users to understand their brushing patterns, and also offers interactive games that encourage children to keep up with their oral hygiene.
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Thorlo Padded Running Socks
$13.99, www.thorlo.com
The Thorlo Padded Running Sock is designed specifically for runners, particularly long-distance runners who suffer from blisters, sore feet and calluses. Thorlo uses a blend of fibers that provide users with the necessary padding to protect their feet against injury while also keeping away moisture.
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Loctote
$229 (retail), www.loctote.com
Made by a New Albany-based company, Loctote is a drawstring backpack designed to be impenetrable to thieves. It boasts a secure locking system, both to shut the bag and to attach it to chairs, poles, bicycles, etc. It uses RFID blocking technology, so credit cards inside cannot be skimmed. And it’s made of the most cut-resistant fabric in the world, so it can’t even be sliced open. Bags ordered in May will be shipped in June.
