Upcoming gadgets track—and help lower—your stress
Posted 04.04.2008 at 4:46 pm
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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.
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It's a boon to have people exposed to these types of self-awareness tools. Technology will continue to enhance our ability to create self-awareness through a steady personal practice, such as Yoga, meditation or Tai Chi. Perhaps this will help people become more aware of the value the ancient teachings for building self-awareness, and lead to a more harmonious and peaceful culture. http://mayallbehappy.org/