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Wearables

Coverage of health trackers, biometric devices, and the consumer technology shaping personal health monitoring.

Trackers, biometrics, and the business of health devices.

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Fitness Research 2026 Makes Movement A Healthspan Test
HealthFitness and Movement
Fitness research 2026 is shifting attention from one-number goals to aerobic work, strength training, sitting time, group support, and daily function.
Leena PatelJun 1, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
HealthSleep and Longevity
A large Nature sleep study linked six to eight hours with slower biological ageing, but the result needs a careful read, not a one-size-fits-all rule.
Leena PatelMay 29, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
HealthWearables and Health Tech
Wearable health tech 2026 is shifting from wellness scores toward clinical tests, sleep apnea screening, HRV validation, and careful consumer limits.
Leena PatelMay 27, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
HealthNutrition and Diet
Ultra-processed food research is moving from academic debate into policy, labeling, and clinical conversations as regulators look for a workable definition.
Leena PatelMay 21, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
HealthMental Wellness
HHS's new psychiatric prescribing plan puts deprescribing, informed consent, and nonmedication care into focus, but patients should not make medication changes alone.
Leena PatelMay 7, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
HealthWearables and Prevention
FDA and CDC alerts show why supplement buyers need to check current safety notices before using powders, shots, or imported wellness products.
Leena PatelMay 1, 20265 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story