Health & Wellness

Before you buy supplements, gym memberships, fitness equipment, or wellness subscriptions. What the marketing does not tell you.

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Before You Buy Fitness Equipment in 2026: A $2,000 Treadmill Costs $3,400 With the Plan. Three Years at the Gym Costs $687.

Home equipment runs $990 to $6,695 at the prices we checked. The connected versions add a bill that never ends. Heavy equipment also arrives by freight, need floor space and carry a public recall record.

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Before You Buy Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in 2026: Eargo and Lexie Are Winding Down. "FDA" on the Box Can Mean Very Little.

OTC hearing aids run about $399 to $2,000 a pair. The company behind Eargo, Lexie and Go Hearing began winding down in July 2026, and Sony's models are discontinued. Here's what FDA on the box really means and what to check before you pay.