HEALTH & WELLNESS

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

What experts are concerned about are the effects blue light has on your sleep. The Harvard Health Publishing explains how blue light, especially from our gadgets at night, can shield the body’s production of melatonin or even “(throw) the body's biological clock—the circadian rhythm—out of whack.” This can make it significantly harder to go to sleep, stay asleep, or get a good night’s rest in-general. And sleep is fundamental to our health. 

The Mirror was on Oprah’s Favorite Things list this past holiday season. And we heard something along the lines of a nine-figure acquisition during COVID’s lockdown. But is Mirror - the current darling of IOT fitness, simply a fad or here to stay? We looked in the press archives to find out. 

We all want a great night's sleep. And now, we have technology to help us get one! In 2021, let’s make it a joint New Year’s resolution to get some more ZZZs. In fact, good sleep is not just a pleasant aspiration, it’s critical to our health and wellbeing. Studies show that a good night’s REMs can help your immunity, levels of anxiety and depression, blood pressure, metabolism, and even basic processing. And so, below are five hardtech devices that help you get good sleep!

2020 had you stuck inside? Need motivation to improve your health in 2021? We’ve got six tech products that will help you jump on your wellness journey to a healthier you. These tools will help you hydrate, move and care for your body. So we can all be a little bit healthier.

The global pandemic has evidently taken a toll on people's already-declining mental health. lncreased time spent indoors as well as a lack of socializing have contributed to higher rates of anxiety and depressive disorders than ever. Here are some products we love that can build up your mental health by helping you breathe, sleep, bathe, and relax better.

“Turn It off!” moms have said for decades addressing their kids’ watching TV or playing video games. Before health research from the World Health Organization could prove it, moms knew - too much technology isn’t a good thing. Their intuition clearly saw that being around screens day-in and day-out not only led to child meltdowns, but also simply wasn’t good for their brains. But does this translate into adults? And software screen use might have one effect, but how many negative effects are there from IOT or hardware technology?

Aside from the global coronavirus pandemic, we are also suffering through a mental health epidemic. Spending so much time in isolation or inside on our devices has not been good for anyone. Recent research has found that as many as 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder. While not a perfect fix (and we do recommend those who serious concerns about your mental health to talk to a medical professional), we have found that some of these tech products can help us through tough times.