We all strive to stay well in our homes, and one key is to keep it stocked with products that can help us do just that. But where to start? We did the work for you and came up with 25 of the most helpful health essentials to have on hand—editor-tested and expert-approved.
You’ll find everything you need for a peaceful slumber, and some of the best tools to soothe your aches and pains. There are products that cater to your mental health, as well as must-haves to keep you safe, plus a whole lot more. One thing’s for certain: You won’t want to stay home without them!
1
Best overall sheets
Nest Bedding
Eucalyptus TENCEL Sheets
2
Best blackout curtains
Amazon Basics
Room Darkening Blackout Curtains
3
Best cozy sheets
Sleep Number
Winter Soft Sheet Set
4
Best sleep machine
Hatch
Hatch Restore
5
Best overall pillow
Purple
Harmony Pillow
6
best neck pillow
Tempur-Pedic
TEMPUR-Ergo Cooling Neck Pillow
7
best posture helper
C CUSHION LAB
Pressure Relief Seat Cushion
8
Best seat cushion
Purple
Double Seat Cushion
9
Best heat pack
Gaiam
Relax Neck & Shoulder Wrap
10
Best cold pack
Ostrichpillow
Heatbag
11
Best massage gun
HoMedics
Therapist Select Prime Percussion Massager
12
best air purifier
LG
Puricare Single Filter Air Purifier With Clean Booster
13
Best Humidifier
Canopy
Humidifier
14
Dyson
Pure Heat + Cool
15
Best diffuser
NOW
Ultrasonic Ceramic Stone Oil Diffuser
16
Best essential oils
Now Foods
Essential Oils
17
Best shower tablets
J.R. Watkins
Bath & Shower Aromatherapy Tablets
18
Best aromatherapy for kids
Warmies
Warmies Juniors
19
Best thermometer
Vicks
RapidRead Digital Medical Thermometer
20
Best at-home covid-19 test
BinaxNOW™
COVID-19 Antigen Self Test
21
Best face mask
3M
Aura N95
22
Best Blood Pressure Monitor
Omron
HeartGuide Wearable Blood Pressure Monitor
23
Best glucometer
Contour
Next One Glucose Monitoring System
24
Best glucose gummies
CVS Health
Glucose Gummies
25
Best cane
CVS Health
Take Along Folding Cane by Michael Graves Design
Alyssa Jung
Senior Editor
Alyssa is a senior editor for the Hearst Health Newsroom, where she has written research-backed health content for Prevention, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day since 2017.
