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Best Earplugs of 2025 – Consumer Reports
To see if earplugs would help CR’s staff get more zzz’s (especially to dampen the din from a few snoring-prone bedmates), we recruited seven team members to try three foam, two moldable, and three premolded earplugs (see “How We Evaluated Earplugs,” below). We evaluated them for their noise-dampening ability, comfort, ease of use, and more. We also factored in each…
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Best Sleep Masks – Consumer Reports
“So if it’s light [at night], our brain doesn’t get that message that it’s time to sleep,” she says. “Whether it’s coming from outside or there’s some kind of blue or white light from electronics in your bedroom, sleep masks could be helpful for making sure that your brain is not getting any light signals at night.” Of course, you…
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Best All-Weather Tires – Consumer Reports
These tires are denoted by the same mountain/snowflake symbol on the sidewall that appears on dedicated winter/snow tires. This means they meet industry standards for winter traction. All-weather tires are a subset of main tire categories, meaning they’re mixed in among all-season and SUV all-season tires. There are eight tested all-weather tire models in our ratings: the Bridgestone Weatherpeak, Falken…
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The Benefits of Choline – Consumer Reports
Research has found that levels of acetylcholine naturally decline with age and that people with Alzheimer’s disease have lower-than-normal levels. “The connection is seen both in age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s,” Velazquez says. “Lower levels of acetylcholine may affect your ability to form and recall memories, as well as affect word recall and focus.” A 2021 study published in Behavioral…
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Best AirPods of 2024 – Consumer Reports
We’ve evaluated all of the headphones in Apple’s current lineup in our Yonkers, N.Y., sound labs and our testers have found significant differences among the models in terms of fit, sound quality, noise-canceling performance, and value for the money. To help you choose the right AirPods, we explain the pros and cons of each option, starting with the best all-around…
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Best Headphones of 2024 – Consumer Reports
This list of the best headphones includes top-rated picks as well as bargain options that deliver strong performance based on our testing in CR’s dedicated sound labs in Yonkers, N.Y. We buy all the models we rate at retail—no freebies for us. Our rigorous testing process compares new headphones not only to the models currently in our ratings but also…
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Your Healthy Teeth Toolkit – Consumer Reports
Why flossing matters:Use any standard string floss (waxed or unwaxed), floss pick, or interdental cleaning brush. The scientific evidence for flossing is not as strong as it is for brushing: A 2019 Cochrane review found that flossing in addition to brushing may reduce plaque and gingivitis more than brushing alone, but the authors cautioned that the evidence supporting this conclusion…
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Winter Driving Tips From Consumer Reports’ Experts
Check engine oil and coolant. Cold weather can beat up your engine, too. Motor oil thickens when cold, making it harder for the engine to turn over. Check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended oil type. Generally, you should be using multi-viscosity oil that has a “W” in the viscosity index, signifying that it’s formulated for winter use. Typical…
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Best Turner Spatulas – Consumer Reports
We evaluated nine popular spatulas from six brands, including Oxo, Rachael Ray, and Williams Sonoma, putting them to the test as we flipped countless pancakes, burgers, filets of sole, and omelets and used them to break up ground beef in a stainless steel wok. These spatulas were comfortable to use, the most practical, and cleaned like a dream. Source link
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Best Baking Spatulas – Consumer Reports
Which is the right baking spatula for your needs? We tried our heat-resistant spatulas and spoonulas on heavy chocolate chip cookie dough, pudding, omelets, and ground turkey. Some of the models are designed in one piece, which means they feature the same material throughout and don’t have a separation between the head and handle, while others are designed in two…
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