One of the first health tips you might commonly hear is to drink more water. Social media influencers echo each other saying “stay hydrated,” it's their "secret" to good skin, a slim waistline, and healthy organs. But in terms of health logistics, what's going on when we … [Read more...] about How much water do you really need to drink?
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3 Tell-tale signs you should exercise
We’ve previously written about how to tell when your body needs a break from working out, but now we want to talk about the telltale signs that your body is craving some exercise. According to the experts, there are some signs that you can look out for that indicate that your … [Read more...] about 3 Tell-tale signs you should exercise
This device connects to your fingertips to produce energy while you sleep
Earlier this year, we wrote about a breakthrough study from the University of Tokyo, where scientists invented a sustainable smart-watch battery that uses nothing but the wearer’s sweat to generate electricity. Following in the footsteps of that innovation, engineers at the … [Read more...] about This device connects to your fingertips to produce energy while you sleep
You get what you sweat! The perks and benefits of hot yoga
You may be wondering what the difference is between yoga and hot yoga… and the reality is that it’s exactly what it sounds like. Hot yoga is yoga, in a hot and humid room. You may hear the term “Bikram yoga” used interchangeably with “hot yoga,” but Bikram is actually a type of … [Read more...] about You get what you sweat! The perks and benefits of hot yoga
Gettin’ sweaty: Your wearable device may soon be powered by perspiration
Wearable biosensors like smartwatches have become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to their great potential for monitoring people’s health. However, finding a suitable power source for these devices has proven challenging. On one hand, conventional button batteries are … [Read more...] about Gettin’ sweaty: Your wearable device may soon be powered by perspiration