The FDA issued a new draft guidance on how cuffless blood-pressure devices should be tested—and it hints at where wearables are headed. If you’ve ever seen a watch or ring claim it can estimate blood pressure, you’ve probably wondered: Is that number real—or just vibes? Today, that question got a lot more interesting. The FDA […]

A placebo-controlled study found improved insomnia scores and better wearable sleep metrics with one specific probiotic strain. Sleep supplements usually start with melatonin. This one starts with… a probiotic strain. A new open-access randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study looked at whether a specific probiotic—Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp815—could help adults who reported sleep disturbance. What they did (quick […]

TravelTone lets people rate hotel gyms with real photos and equipment details. A new app is turning hotel gyms into something we’ve never really had: reviewable. TravelTone is a community-driven iPhone app where travelers upload photos and rate hotel gyms based on what actually matters—cleanliness, equipment quality, gym size, and even safety. Instead of vague […]

First: don’t panic. Most night sweats are harmless. But there’s a meaningful difference between “a little warm” and night sweats that drench your clothes or bedding. Health services like the NHS specifically flag regularly waking up with soaking wet sheets as a reason to get checked. Mayo Clinic uses a similar definition: heavy enough to soak […]

CES always delivers at least one “wait… what?” device. This year, Amazfit brought two: V1TAL Food Camera — an AI camera you place near your plate while you eat Helio Smart Glasses — fitness-first smart glasses that display stats during runs/rides The weird one: a camera that watches you eat Here’s the idea: instead of […]

“GLP-1” has basically become shorthand for weight-loss meds. But a newer label is popping up: “GLP-3.” It’s not an official medical term—it’s a nickname for triple-hormone receptor agonists that target GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon in one weekly injection. The most talked-about example right now is retatrutide (investigational, not yet approved). What makes “GLP-3” different? […]

Most people don’t quit fitness because they can’t work out—they quit because deciding what to do every day gets exhausting. Apple seems to be targeting that exact problem in 2026. Starting January 5, Apple Fitness+ is rolling out structured, multiweek training programs that prescribe short workouts and gradually build week over week. The goal: reduce […]

What if group fitness felt less like “performing” and more like showing up to a concert with friends? That’s the magic behind Swiftie Liftie—a Taylor Swift-inspired workout experience built around music, rhythm, and community. It started inside a Phoenix studio and quickly turned into something bigger: a high-demand class format where spots disappear fast, and […]

Here’s a surprising research headline that’s actually motivating in a practical way: a short burst of intense exercise may create measurable changes in the bloodstream that affect cancer-related pathways—at least in lab testing. What researchers tested In one study, 30 adults (ages ~50–78) who were overweight/obese but otherwise healthy completed a short, hard cycling test […]

Sweat isn’t just something to wipe off—it’s a biochemical message. A new research review argues that sweat could become a needle-free health monitoring channel, especially as wearable sensors and AI get better at reading complex patterns.  The idea: ultra-thin patches collect sweat continuously, then use advanced sensors (and eventually AI models) to interpret what’s inside—things […]

Natural killer (NK) cells are part of your immune system’s rapid-response crew—the ones that react quickly when something’s “off,” like infected or abnormal cells. A new study looked at whether two very modern problems—anxiety and insomnia—might be linked to changes in those immune defenders. Researchers studied 60 female students (ages 17–23) who completed questionnaires about […]

Pilates has become the defining boutique fitness story of the post-pandemic era—and the numbers back it up. It was the most-booked workout on ClassPass for the second year in a row, with reservations reportedly up 84% since 2023. That demand is fueling a wave of studio openings across North America and beyond, driven largely by […]

Dark chocolate might hold an anti-aging secret, according to new research. Scientists at King’s College London discovered a link between theobromine – a natural compound in cocoa – and slower biological aging. In a study of over 1,600 people, those with higher levels of theobromine in their blood tended to have a “younger” biological age […]

Depression therapy goes high-tech at home. U.S. regulators have approved the first at-home brain stimulation device to treat depression, offering a drug-free alternative to medications. Developed by Flow Neuroscience, the FL-100 headset delivers gentle electrical pulses to the part of the brain that regulates mood. With depression rates in the U.S. surging ~60% over the […]

The science behind cold plunges is clear: brief exposure to cold triggers powerful benefits like reduced inflammation, faster recovery, better circulation, and improved metabolic health. But jumping into an ice bath at 39°F? That part’s not for everyone. Enter PolarWave, a new dry cold plunge system that replicates the effects of cold-water immersion — without […]

If you live with prediabetes or worry about your blood sugar, mango probably sits in your mental “too sweet” category. A new study suggests you might want to move it back onto the menu. In the first long-term clinical trial of its kind, researchers split adults with prediabetes into two groups. One group ate a […]