HEALTH & WELLNESS

Is technology the future for meat alternatives? A deep dive into food technology

by Hannah Copsey March 3, 2022

although cultured meat requires less animals than traditional livestock farming, animals are still needed to harvest the cells used to create the meat. It’s unclear how consumers will respond to food produced in this way. Will cultured meat have enough acceptance that allows it to compete with already established plant-based alternatives? Does lab-grown meat have different health implications when compared to conventional meat consumption? How can we control the nutritional composition of cultured meat?

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We're at it again... 6 More SexTech Solutions For You To Enjoy

by Valerie Trent February 4, 2022

Quinn, the audio porn App. from your phone, is a game changer. Caroline Spiegel’s invention was created to give women an alternative to the standard, visually-dominated porn that is normally consumed by men. As a 24-year-old founder, she has developed the porn App. with no pictures of videos - at all. It provides ways to listen, or to create on your own. Caroline’s team curates each contributors’ submissions (pun-intended), noting reasonable public guidelines. And creators have a landing page similar to that provided by Spotify so that listeners develop loyalty to particular contributors. This porn site, perfect for the podcast-age boom. It has more than 300,000 subscribers to date. The first mass-App., erotica for your ears.

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Here’s the 411 on Startups Working for Women’s Health

by Valerie Trent February 3, 2022

There are currently over 1500 companies world-wide focusing on FemTech. Medtech 2021 exploded, but medtech in 2022 is clearly being led by FemTech Startups. About 90% of these are focused on womens’ healthcare exclusively. The vast majority of these are software based. Meaning, they are typically Apps. that track your cycle, connect you with an IVF guide, of fertility financing, or track and treat menopausal symptoms.

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Healthtech: Top Biotech Companies You Should Know Today

by Hannah Copsey November 24, 2021

Only in 1993 were women legally required to be included in clinical research trials. As a result, women have been largely overlooked in history when it comes to research, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Nowadays there are more women than ever entering the field of science and technology. Women are also founding companies today which aim to address the gap in research and understanding. Across the globe products are being developed which give women control over their own health and wellbeing.

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Tech That Keeps Us Warm

by Valerie Trent November 12, 2021

Recently, and to my delight, I have come to learn about more products being developed to keep us warm. Products now electrically warm us. Basic technology has allowed these products to be safe when being used - warming and performing their utility function, without concern. What’s really exciting is I found three companies with ample products each - all three genuinely rooted in the mission to keep you warm and comfortable.

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From Jane Fonda to Today - How Our Fitness Has Changed

by Valerie Trent November 11, 2021

We've since developed away from VHS tapes to aerobics classes at our local gyms. Be it social-hour, or working out, gyms have soared in popularity since VHS at-home workouts. Remember jazzercise, Tae Bo, Spinning classes? Now we’ve added on barre, yoga, pilates, and even pole dancing classes as a workout. But even since COVID-19’s shut-down, at-home IOT or software-enabled fitness equipment, are becoming popular again. Things like Peloton bikes, Hydrow rowing systems, and Bala Pilates equipment. All of these at home workouts provide great ways to meet your goals in the comfort of your own home.

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5 Pilates Companies To Know

by Valerie Trent October 14, 2021

Pilates has been popular for workouts these past few years. However, the practice, and its German roots, has been around for over a century. Still, the mechanisms and machinery continue to evolve. Sure enough. We came to find even pilates has tech. Here are the five best pilates equipment companies for you to know.

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Let's Talk Massagers... Every Kind

by Valerie Trent October 13, 2021

Everyone wants a little luxury, a little relaxation. For health reasons or simple pleasure, it’s important to know what massagers work for every inch of our bodies. Massagers should be safe, convenient, and comfortable to use. Here are some reputable massagers for you and your partner.

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Wellness For Women, Our Favorite Trends

by Valerie Trent October 4, 2021

Women have always been on-trend when it comes to health and wellness, but recent technological developments have made it even easier to stay healthy. From the latest trends in wearable technology to apps that can help you track your progress, wellness for women has become a fundamental topic of discussion in society. Today, there are tons of software and hardware that help women shed pounds and gain muscle. Here are some of today’s tools to help you improve your health and fitness.

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Luxury Wellness, How The 1% Invests In Their Health

by Valerie Trent September 21, 2021

In today’s tech climate, more and more wealth is exponentially building quicker than ever. The Big Five ( Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Google and Facebook) are currently valued at $9.3 Trillion, which is more than the next 27 most valuable US companies combined. And with their rise, more tech millionaires and billionaires are investing in their health more than ever. As history tells us, these trends will one day be every common man-and-woman’s practice.

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The Newest In Smart Yoga

by Info June 8, 2021

Taking time to practice yoga and/or mindfulness may seem like an afterthought to most in our ever-busy lives, but being busy is all the more reason to take a moment to breathe. So whether you’ve been at this whole yoga thing for a while or you’re only just beginning, these products will help you immerse yourself in practicing mindfulness amidst your bright and busy life.

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Are We Overmedicated? Hardtech Has An Answer

by Valerie Trent June 8, 2021

Pills pills pills… We seem to be consuming a lot of them. Whether for a health concern unregulated a generation ago, or our health has deteriorated to a point our bodies need additives to function at the highest level, we’re taking in more medications than ever before. And hardtech has supported this consumer trend. So exactly how many pills/drugs are we taking? And are these habits more harmful than helpful?

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