Resolved to live a healthier lifestyle in 2016? There’s plenty of technology available to help you meet your activity and wellness goals.
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In the running
Sensoria Smart Socks are embedded with sensors that work with an anklet to wirelessly measure steps, speed, calories burned and distance. They also evaluate runners’ foot-landing techniques and running cadences to improve performance and alleviate injuries. $199; includes two pairs of socks, one anklet, one anklet charger and a mobile app. (425) 533-2928; sensoriafitness.com.
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Swipe out
Protect your hands while swiping your smartphone in chilly weather with a pair of NuTouch Gloves with 10-finger conductivity. Fingers stay toasty warm while they type, tap, scroll and surf. $20. (815) 308-7001; newertech.com.
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Magic fingers
The pain-relieving TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) therapy used in medical offices to treat back and muscle discomfort is available as a home remedy with a Prospera PL009 Electronic Pulse Massager. The compact, microcomputer-controlled device has adjustable speeds, multiple automated settings and three massage techniques. $100. (925) 225-0888; prosperacorp.com.
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Underfoot
Injuries, health issues or just a long day at work can lead to sore feet. Hammacher Schlemmer’s LED Foot Pain Reliever uses gentle infrared heat to reduce swelling and relieve stiffness. A timer shuts it off after 20 minutes. $250. (800) 321-1484; hammacher.com.
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Fever pitch
Kinsa’s easy-to-use, app-enabled Smart Thermometer not only reports your temperature within 10 seconds, it also creates a profile for each family member, tracks each one’s illness history, keeps track of medications and provides animation to distract children during temperature readings. $15. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.
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Dental assistant
Could there be a better way to brush your teeth? Find out with Oral-B’s Pro 5000 Electric Rechargeable Power Toothbrush with Bluetooth connectivity. It communicates through your smartphone to tell you if you’re brushing too hard, too briefly or just right and even reminds you to floss. $100. (800) 925-4733; walgreens.com.
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Know by heart
Wear your heart under your sleeve with a Garmin Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker. The slim wristband monitors heart rate and tracks your steps and calories to help you meet fitness goals. It automatically syncs with smartphones to receive texts, calls, emails and social media alerts while you’re on the move. $150. (888) 237-8289; bestbuy.com.
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For good measure
Get a reading on your body health as well as your environment with a Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer. When you step on the scale, it gives your weight, body fat percentage and heart rate, then graphs the data on your smartphone to track progress. Plus, it continuously monitors indoor air quality and delivers a daily weather report. $150. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.
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Healthy bling
For those who’d like a more upscale fitness tracker, Misfit Inc. presents the Swarovski Shine Collection. This line of activity-tracking jewelry suits dressier occasions and still measures steps, distance, sleep and more, syncing wirelessly with smartphones while looking fabulous. $169 for the Slake Set with Swarovski Shine, gray bracelet, sport band and velvet pouch. support@misfit.com; misfit.com.
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Chic and sleek
Simple and streamlined, the Misfit Shine tracks multiple activities and displays your progress with an understated halo of lights while your data syncs on a compatible smart device. Assorted colors and accessories—leather bands, necklaces and clips—complement any activity or fashion style. $50 for Misfit Shine with black sport wristband; support@misfit.com; misfit.com.
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Good night
Find out what’s interfering with your sleep by using the Beddit Smart Sleep Tracker, and you may be on your way to a better night’s rest. A thin sensor slips under bedsheets and attaches to an iOS device. While you sleep, it tracks heart rate, respiration, movement, snoring and sleep cycles and analyzes the data through a free app. $149. support@beddit.com; shop-us.beddit.com.