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How does Garmin measure stress, and is it really accurate?

Stress can profoundly impact not only your fitness but also your well-being. Find out how Garmin measures stress and whether it's accurate enough to be useful.
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The best health and fitness apps for iPhone in 2023: 18 best ones

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How to take an ECG with your Apple Watch and see irregular heart notifications

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The best exercise tech to help you crush your 2022 fitness goals

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Noom: Everything you need to know about the popular weight loss program

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5 best smart fitness mirrors

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Best free workout apps for Android and iOS

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The best sleep gadgets

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The best weightlifting apps for Android and iOS

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Fitbit Versa 2 vs. Fitbit Versa

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The best fitness apps for the Apple Watch

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The best health and fitness gadgets

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What is a pulse oximeter, and why should you care?

Wearables are stuffed with all kinds of health sensors, but the pulse oximeter is showing up in the newest smartwatches and fitness trackers.
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The best meditation apps for Android and iOS

It's no secret that unwanted stress can take a serious toll on your body. Take a moment to relax and refresh with the best meditation apps currently available.
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Coronavirus antibody tests aren’t created equal. Here’s what you need to know

The Food and Drug Administration recently changed its standards around accuracy for coronavirus antibody tests. Previously, there wasn't a lot of guideance.
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Remdesivir: What to know about the ‘most promising’ COVID-19 treatment

Here's a quick overview of the how remdesivir works and why it might be effective against the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19
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How to run in a virtual race

Runners have been participating in virtual races to exercise and compete during the coronavirus lockdown. Here's how you can stay fit while still staying safe.
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Everything you need to know about the new Fitbit Charge 4

There's a slew of new features in the Fitbit Charge 4 that people have been asking for, as well as the usual features that you have come to know and love. 
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The best health gadgets of CES 2020 combat dyslexia, sleep apnea, and more

Technology can be a powerful tool for change, and in the right hands it can boost human health, help us cope with pain, and find new ways to treat old ailments. We've gathered some of the best health gadgets we've seen so far at CES 2020 in this roundup that deal with such conditions as dyslexia and sleep apnea.

Want to eat healthy? These 12 everyday kitchen products can help

If you’ve decided that this is the year for you to start eating healthy, you’re in luck. There are so many products and gadgets to help you on your healthy eating journey. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve compiled a list of five items from Walmart that will surely set you off on the right foot.
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The best GoPro tips and tricks

There's more to your GoPro camera than just mounting it to your skateboard or bicycle on your commute. Whether it's finding the best accessories to make the most of your gear, or simply understanding the settings more thoroughly, learn to shoot video like a pro with these simple GoPro tips and tricks.

Wipe off that wing sauce and tap into the game with the 9 best Super Bowl apps

The Patriots and the Rams will take the field for Super Bowl LIII, but before they do make sure you're prepared with the best Super Bowl apps on your phone. From apps to help get you your food and drinks, to apps that help you stay up to date with everything happening, here are the best Super Bowl apps.

The best tech gifts under $50

Looking for a cool gift for the tech-savvy person in your life? With the price of tech always in flux, everyone is on the lookout for quality on the cheap. Just because you're trying to keep costs down, however, doesn't mean you have to settle for something janky. Here's the best tech under $50.
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What is Sweatcoin and how does it work?

A lot of fitness buffs are curious about Sweatcoin but many people don't fully understand how to use the app. In fact, a lot of folks don't even know what it is at all. So what is Sweatcoin? Here, we've explained all about the exercise-based cryptocurrency and how to use it.
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The best smart tennis gear

There are plenty of smart options for gear to help improve your tennis game. Now, there is smart tennis gear that tracks the consistency and power of your swings, and even lets you have Elvis or Robert De Niro as your announcer.
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How to create a route in MapMyRun

Whether you’ve run marathons for years or just bought your first pair of running shoes, it helps to be able to be able to know how far you’ve run and to plan how many miles you want to clock in a day. Here's how to create a route in MapMyRun.
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Miss the keynote? Our Apple event roundup has every announcement of note

Apple had plenty on display during its recent press event at Apple Park. If you missed it, our Apple event roundup has all the details.
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No need to make exercise playlists with these music apps

Exercise is better with music, but making playlists is a pain. There music apps designed to make you run farther, faster, and feel better.
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Smarten up your golf clubs with these little tags

These passive tags attach to the handle of your golf clubs and connect to Golf Pad GPS, the best golf scoring app available.
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Best stuff to bring to the beach 2015

Soon it'll be scalding hot; escape the heat at the beach. Get ready with tech like a solar Bluetooth sound system and the coolest cooler.
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Get a sneakerhead: how to use the internet to buy the rarest sneakers

The difficulty in getting limited edition sneakers has been alleviated thanks to the internet and DigitalTrends shows you how.
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From snow cannons to surveillance boxes, here’s the tech at play in Sochi

Here's five key facts about technology at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
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What’s on your phone, Jason Thompson?

Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson used to be a Blackberry man, but the iPhone’s vast collection of apps has won his affection. Here’s which apps he’s using when he’s off the court.
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What’s on your phone, Mike Conley?

When he’s not playing point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, Mike Conley is probably on his iPhone looking for a bite to eat in a new city, deciding which movie to see, or sharing his life with the world via social media. Check out some of the apps he uses to get it all done.

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