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About Modern Living Review

Last updated: 17 March 2026

Modern Living Review (modernlivingreview.com) is an independent editorial platform dedicated to helping consumers make informed decisions about health, wellness, and smart home products. We research, analyse, and publish detailed reviews of consumer products for readers in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

We are not a shop. We do not sell products. We are a content and editorial platform that earns revenue through affiliate partnerships — meaning we may earn a commission when readers choose to purchase a product through a link on our site. This model is fully and transparently disclosed on every page that contains affiliate links, and in our dedicated Affiliate Disclosure.

Our Purpose

The health and wellness product market is crowded with conflicting claims, marketing-driven content, and paid reviews masquerading as editorial analysis. Modern Living Review was built to be different. Our goal is to provide honest, research-based, consumer-first assessments of products — identifying real strengths, real limitations, and relevant context — so that you can decide for yourself whether a product is right for you.

We cover a range of consumer wellness and smart home categories, including smart scales, fitness trackers, wellness devices, and everyday technology for modern households. Our reviews are written for real consumers who want clear, accessible information without jargon or hype.

How We Work

Every review published on Modern Living Review follows an editorial process built on three pillars. First, we conduct independent research by analysing product specifications, technology claims, manufacturer documentation, regulatory filings, and publicly available consumer feedback. We do not accept payment from manufacturers to influence our editorial content. Second, we apply critical analysis by assessing both the strengths and weaknesses of each product objectively. We do not write promotional copy or use our reviews to simply amplify marketing claims — we verify what can be verified and flag what cannot. Third, we commit to regular updates: product specs, pricing, availability, and guarantee terms change frequently, and we review and update our content periodically to reflect the most current information available.

Editorial Principles

🔍 Independence

Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships, manufacturer payments, or commercial interests of any kind.

✅ Accuracy

We fact-check claims against publicly available data and manufacturer specifications, and we correct errors promptly.

🔄 Currency

We revisit and update reviews regularly to ensure pricing, specifications, and availability information reflects current reality.

💬 Transparency

We disclose all commercial relationships clearly, on every relevant page, and in plain language that any reader can understand.

How We Make Money

Modern Living Review is a free-to-read website. We fund our operations through affiliate marketing. When a reader clicks a tracked link on our site and subsequently makes a purchase on a merchant's website, we may receive a commission. This commission is paid by the merchant — it does not affect the price you pay. Our affiliate model is fully described in our Affiliate Disclosure.

We do not accept sponsored posts, paid reviews, or direct payments from manufacturers in exchange for favourable coverage. If this changes in the future, we will disclose it clearly and prominently.

Disclaimer & Important Notice

Modern Living Review is an independent editorial website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the manufacturer or official seller of any product reviewed on this site, including the Herz P1 Smart Scale. We do not sell products, process payments, or handle fulfilment or returns. All content on this site is published for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please see our full Disclaimer for complete details.

Our Editorial Team

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James Elliot — Editor in Chief

James oversees editorial direction, product research methodology, and content quality at Modern Living Review. He has spent over a decade writing about consumer technology and wellness products for English-language audiences across the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.

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Dr. Sarah Morrow — Health & Wellness Advisor

Sarah provides independent review input on health and wellness product claims, ensuring our content accurately contextualises technology claims within the broader wellness landscape. She does not provide medical advice and her involvement does not constitute medical endorsement of any product.

Get in Touch

We welcome feedback, corrections, and questions from our readers. If you have spotted an error, have a question about our content, or wish to exercise your data privacy rights, please visit our Contact page or email us directly at contact@modernlivingreview.com. We respond to all enquiries within 48 business hours.