Meditation Machines: Photo by Luis Bruno/ Thiru Murugan

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You’re a ball of anxiety: head pounding, jaw clenched. And you could feel worse down the line, since on-going stress can wreak havoc on your health. But new devices help you stop tension by picking up on early warning signs. They precisely monitor a bevy of biological stats, wirelessly deliver the data to your computer or phone in real time, and guide you in calming exercises that help you chill out instead of losing your cool.

Launch the gallery here to learn about the pocket-size gadgets that will calm you now and in the future.