‘Wellness’ feels like it’s losing all meaning in health tech

‘Wellness’ feels like it’s losing all meaning in health tech

Health | The Verge – Read More

A pink ceramic Oura ring sits on top of a light blue tray with a squiggly orange line in the background.

Oura has taken to Washington to lobby for relaxed wearable regulation.

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here.

For the past week, I’ve been thinking about the fact that Oura has gone to Washington.

The Oura Ring has always had an influential clientele, but it’s apparently now a popular accessory in Capitol Hill. Earlier this week, Politico ran a story about how the smart ring maker is lobbying legislators for less wearable regulation. Specifically, the article notes that Oura has floated the idea of creating a “digital heal …

Read the full story at The Verge.

 

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

What These 5 Women Want You to Know About Living With Heart Disease

What These 5 Women Want You to Know About Living With Heart Disease