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Whole-house helper
Painful joints or aching muscles can make bringing grocery bags in from the car or toting gardening supplies excruciating. The Overland Carts C44-6T 6-Cubic-Foot Electric Wagon will carry almost any load up to 750 pounds, and its rechargeable battery can operate up to 11 hours. $1,875. (877) 447-2648; overlandcarts.com.
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Immerse yourself
The De’Longhi DHB716 tri-blade immersion blender runs with one hand and the push of a button—easier on the wrist than whisking. Another hand-friendly function is its included chopping attachment. $70. (800) 322-3848; delonghi.com.
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Grate expectations
Cuisinart’s CMG-20 Cordless Rechargeable Multi-Grater shreds soft cheeses and chocolate, slices vegetables and hard cheeses, and grates nuts and spices, all with one button push. The ergonomic handle fits right- or left-handed users. $40. (800) 927-7671; zappos.com.
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Loosen up
Loosen lids on glass jars in seconds with the Hamilton Beach 76800 Open Ease Automatic Jar Opener. The easy-to-store device has a push button that activates two AA batteries to twist and open lids from 1 to 4 inches in diameter. $6. (800) 851-8900; hamiltonbeach.com.
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Easy uncorking
Replace the frustration of removing a bottle cork with a fun alternative. The Wine Enthusiast Electric Blue Push-Button Corkscrew has a clear, blue-lighted, window that reveals the cork sliding out of the bottle neck; on its recharger, the device doubles as a blue nightlight. $30. (800) 356-8466; wineenthusiast.com.
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Adjustable height
The right desk height is critical for ergonomic balance. The Ergo Depot AD17 Adjustable Desk uses pushbutton electric adjustment to raise or lower the desktop from 26 to 46.5 inches for a range of sitting or standing work heights. It’s also mobile, with lockable casters. $549.
(888) 508-3725; ergodepot.com.
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Computing cushion
Compute in comfort with an L5V-0001 Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop from Microsoft. The keyboard has a cushioned palm rest and an arc designed for the way fingertips naturally curve. Compatible with Windows 8, 7 and RT, the kit includes a separate number pad and a mouse, all designed to ease the strain on wrists and arms. $130. (800) 642-7676; microsoft.com.
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Upright surfing
If you’re uncomfortable using your mouse hand in a flat position, try a more neutral angle with the Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse. It’s used upright, as if shaking hands, and is suited for Web surfing, gaming and long stretches at the computer. $24. (800) 988-7973; ianker.com.
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Double duty
Having a comfortable work space is nice, but being able to work out while earning a salary can be thrifty and wise. The LifeSpan TR-1200-DT5 Treadmill Desk allows for adjustable desk heights, plus it counts your steps as you walk on the 2.25-horsepower treadmill and displays the total on its console. $1,500. (888) 311-0332; ergopro.com.
Arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other physical conditions can make simple tasks difficult, but these ergonomic and user-friendly devices lend a helping hand.