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A home blood pressure monitor and pulse oximeter on a kitchen table beside a paper form, pen, and reading glasses

Health MonitoringAug 3, 2026

Are Home Health Devices Covered by Medicare, FSA, or HSA?

Are home health monitoring devices covered by Medicare? Usually not. But FSA and HSA dollars cover far more. Here is what each program actually pays for.

Mary Burson13 min

An overhead flat-lay of home health devices: a blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, digital scale, and thermometer

Health MonitoringAug 3, 2026

How to Choose a Home Health Monitoring Device

How to choose a home health monitoring device: start with the health question you need answered, then buy the validated, correctly sized, readable model.

Mary Burson13 min

A round continuous glucose sensor worn on the back of an upper arm beside a phone showing a glucose trend line

Health MonitoringAug 3, 2026

Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitors: A Guide for Non-Diabetics

An over the counter continuous glucose monitor is sold without a prescription. Here is what the FDA cleared, what the evidence shows, and who should skip it.

Mary Burson14 min

A titanium smart ring and a fitness smartwatch side by side on a wooden table in morning light

Health MonitoringAug 3, 2026

Smart Rings vs. Smartwatches for Health Tracking: Which Is Right for You?

Smart ring vs smartwatch: rings win on comfort, sleep tracking, and battery life; watches win on real-time data, GPS, and safety. Here is how to choose.

Mary Burson12 min

An older adult checks an upper-arm blood pressure monitor at a kitchen table, with a magnifying glass over the display symbolizing accuracy

Health MonitoringJul 27, 2026

Are Home Blood Pressure Monitors Accurate? What the Evidence Says

Are home blood pressure monitors accurate? Validated upper-arm models are — but most devices sold online never passed testing. Here's how to check yours.

Mary Burson10 min

An older adult resting two fingers on a card-sized personal ECG sensor next to a smartphone showing a heart-rhythm trace

Health MonitoringJul 27, 2026

The Best At-Home ECG Monitors of 2026

Our picks for the best at home ECG monitor in 2026: KardiaMobile, EMAY, and OMRON compared on leads, subscriptions, and what a home EKG can really detect.

Mary Burson14 min

An older adult walking in a park glances at a slim fitness tracker band on their wrist

Health MonitoringJul 27, 2026

The Best Fitness and Health Trackers for Seniors in 2026

The best fitness tracker for seniors in 2026: five easy-to-use picks with readable displays, days of battery life, and safety alerts, from $30 to $195.

Mary Burson13 min

A smart bathroom scale on a wooden floor beside a smartphone showing a weight-trend graph

Health MonitoringJul 27, 2026

The Best Smart Scales and Body-Composition Scales of 2026

The best smart scale picks of 2026, from a 20-dollar budget option to 8-electrode analyzers, plus what body-fat readings can and cannot tell you after 50.

Mary Burson12 min

An automatic upper-arm blood pressure monitor and cuff on a table beside a glass of water and reading glasses

Health MonitoringJul 20, 2026

The Best Home Blood Pressure Monitors of 2026

Our picks for the best home blood pressure monitor in 2026, from validated Omron accuracy to big-screen and smart models, plus how to get a reliable reading.

Mary Burson11 min