We research DTC products so you don’t have to! From fresh produce boxes to finasteride, fitness-tech to fintech, we review the most promising telemedicine apps and wellness subscriptions designed to improve your health — physically and financially.
Stay up on the latest wellness apps & subscriptions. Read our reviews to discover products that help you live a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.
If your vision isn’t perfect, you probably have a love-hate relationship with contacts. Inserting lenses directly onto your eyeball every morning can be scary, uncomfortable, expensive, and just too much effort. But the benefits over glasses are clear. For those
One of the major challenges facing US consumers is rising healthcare costs. The system is notorious for a lack of pricing transparency. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists are not able to answer basic questions about the cost to the consumer of the
Pretty much anyone who’s worn contact lenses has heard of Acuvue – but what about newcomers Hubble and Aveo? What do they offer that’s different? Are their lenses high-quality, and how do prices compare versus traditional brands? We’ve experienced
An unbiased review of hellorory.com, an online supplier of products for women that treat common symptoms of menopause. It’s extraordinary that, in this age of feminism, hormonal changes affecting women from menstruation through menopause are still so hush
Do the hair loss treatments from Lemonaid and Hims really work, and which is a better option? Are they using FDA approved drugs, and how do you get prescriptions for their medicines? And – of course – how much do
Want to know the biggest trend in the diet and nutrition space this year? Direct-to-consumer. 2019 saw an onslaught of DTC nutrition startups launch new brands or experience breakout growth. Some newly familiar names now include Noom and Ritual, both
If you care about the health of your teeth, you’ve probably seen TV and online ads for electric toothbrushes from companies like Quip, Goby, Sonicare and Oral-B. These companies are battling for your mouth – but what are the key
Wondering where you can buy the cheapest hair loss pills online? We started monitoring the price of finasteride at a handful of reputable telemedicine providers to help men understand what it costs to get an online doctor’s visit and prescription.
Can the at-home teeth aligners offered by Smilelove, Candid and SmileDirectClub replace braces for straightening your teeth? Do they really offer similar results to orthodontic work, and at what discount? If your teeth have always been a bit crooked or
It’s Sunday morning, and you’re indulging in a bit of relaxation before the upcoming workweek. Or, like most people, you have a laundry list of chores like gassing up the car, cleaning the house, and well, laundry, just to name
Learn about top DTC nutrition apps and supplements. Find out which are legit and can actually help improve your diet, fitness, and energy.
Whether it’s Amazon Fresh, Instacart, or just your neighborhood market delivery boy, there are now a number of fast, reliable options vying to drop off your groceries. But what about sustainability-conscious shoppers who prefer to support local growers? Are they
This is an unbiased review of Ritual’s women’s health vitamins. What is in these supplements, are they easy to order, and how good is their subscription service? Ritual has been hyped up a lot recently in the NYTimes, Elle, Vogue and
If you’re on Instagram, you’ve likely seen a bunch of ads for online women’s vitamin products recently. There is a whole new way to get multi and prenatal vitamins today, with startups like Ritual and Care/Of and The Honest Company
It’s Sunday morning, and you’re indulging in a bit of relaxation before the upcoming workweek. Or, like most people, you have a laundry list of chores like gassing up the car, cleaning the house, and well, laundry, just to name
Unless you obsess over your dog’s health, you’ve probably never heard of dog food subscription services Ollie, Pet Plate, and NomNomNow. These relatively new services ship pre-proportioned canine meals made from fresh, healthy ingredients directly to your door. 👍Two thumbs
If you’re a consumer of dietary supplements in the U.S, you might not be aware of how loosely the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the market. Manufacturing facilities are regulated but there is no mandated federal requirement to test
You know that painful burn that bubbles up after inhaling a bucket of spicy chicken? I feel it almost every time I apply hot sauce these days. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, imagine the sensation in your
Vitamins are horrendously confusing. Sure, the benefits of topping up healthy compounds and eliminating nutritional deficiencies seem intuitive enough. But the jury is still out on whether most healthy people really need them. And with thousands of brands, nutritional claims,
As we age our metabolism slows, and most of us could stand to lose a few pounds. Is it realistic to rely on a newfangled weight loss app like Noom, or is a tried and true diet program like Nutrisystem
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