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Daily life can be a whirlpool of stress. Can technology restore tranquillity? This trio of chill-bringing wearables aims to get your anxieties back in line
i_ THERABODY GOGGLES
These stress-busting SmartGoggles offer a way to block out the bustling world and reset racing minds. The futuristic eye mask uses heart-rate tracking to tailor massage treatments – with optional heat – to lower your BPM. A single charge gives 150 minutes of mind-altering therapy, helping you slip into a state of calm and even ward off headaches. It has three modes – focus, relax and sleep – with soothing audio to help you nod off via the partner app.
BEST FOR: Deeper sleep or winding down after work
ii_ APOLLO NEURO
Most wearables monitor stress levels. Apollo Neuro’s touch therapy tool tackles the strains of daily life headon. Strap the watch-like wearable to your wrist, ankle or waistband and inaudible low-frequency sound waves – vibrations – will trigger your calming parasympathetic nervous system, shifting you out of stress-induced fight-orflight mode. There are seven mood-enhancing modes to retrain your nervous system to handle tough times better, including ‘sleep and renew’, ‘relax and unwind’, ‘clear and focused’ and ‘social and open’.
BEST FOR: Improved emotional regulation throughout the day
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CORE BY HYPERICE
Meditation unlocks big health benefits. It reduces stress, supercharges focus and makes it easier to sleep. But flipping your negative mind into a zen state takes training. Core’s handheld
vibrating trainer acts as your guru. Dynamic pulses guide you through mindful exercises, bringing rhythm
to your breathing and focusing your wandering mind. The buzzing orb’s biosensors feed heart rate
insights to the partner app, so you can track the
impact of your ohm-ing and ah-ing on your mental
and physical wellness.
BEST FOR: Distracted minds eager
to master meditation