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Is Meganeichiba's Intermediate-Near Lens 'Chikaraku (i-Relax)' Any Good? My Experience

The other day, when I went to my local optician to get new glasses, they recommended a new type of lens. It's like a weaker version of bifocal glasses for reading, with a stronger prescription near the center and a weaker prescription at the bottom. The product name is "ChikaRaku (or EyeRira...)".
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My impressions of purchasing an air purifier, including its benefits and effects (Daikin MCA55UE5-W)

This time, I bought a home appliance that I've never really felt the need for before. That appliance is an air purifier. Unlike essential items like air conditioners, microwaves, and refrigerators, you can live without an air purifier. However, this time, I had the opportunity to buy one...
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The effectiveness of installing stickers and a dummy camera as a countermeasure against aggressive driving (total cost: 1500 yen)

I drive every day for work, and I inevitably witness aggressive driving somewhere. Sometimes the car in front of me is tailgating, and sometimes I'm the one being tailgated. It's infuriating, but one wrong move and I could get involved in an accident and suffer losses. So, regarding aggressive driving...
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Results and impressions of using the "Children's Aptitude Gene Testing Kit" (DNA Factor).

I happened to learn about genetic testing kits, and I couldn't resist the urge to try one out. However, it seems unlikely I'd be able to make any use of the results of testing my own genes at this age. So, I thought I might use it on my child, who is about one year old...
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I bought a VR headset for iPhone for about 3000 yen. Here's how to use it and my impressions.

With the release of PlayStation VR, I've become very interested in VR goggles and related games. However, because it's not yet a very mature field and the initial investment is high, I haven't been able to get involved. But recently, I've been researching...
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Introducing and reviewing "Sleep Cycle," a recommended alarm clock app that targets light sleep.

I'm not a morning person. I always had to wake up to my alarm clock, rubbing my sleepy eyes. However, I tried a smartphone app called "Sleep Cycle," and I found it incredibly easy to use. This time, I'd like to talk about this app...
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Actually effective against drowsiness! Side effects of indigestible dextrin

My previous health checkup started with a report of high gamma-GTP levels, and eventually led to a discussion about high liver cholesterol. The basic checkup results showed high gamma-GTP despite not drinking alcohol! What could be the cause? (For someone in their early 30s) Since then, I've reflected on my high cholesterol...
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The effectiveness of "No Flyers" stickers placed on mailboxes is amazing.

My mailbox in my current apartment building is often filled with advertisements and flyers. Certainly, some, like pizza delivery ads, are fun to look at. However, the majority are unwanted advertisements that just end up as trash. I take them out of the mailbox and throw them away...
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My basic health checkup results show high gamma-GTP levels even though I don't drink alcohol! What could be the reason? (For someone in their early 30s)

In mid-May, I underwent a basic health checkup. It's a mandatory annual event at my company. It involves visiting a designated clinic and undergoing various tests and blood tests. This time, the results showed that only my gamma-GTP level was significantly elevated, requiring further examination...
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I Was Recruited into Amway | How It Happens Through Adult Social Clubs and the Reality of Residual Income

This is a personal account of being recruited into Amway through a social sports club. It explains how clubs are used for Amway recruitment, what the problems are, and the reality of passive income.