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How My iPhone Helped Me Lose 35lbs (and Keep It Off)

Establish healthier habits with the help of your smartphone.

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An AI-generated interpretation of what a biopatch might look like attached to a patient's chest.
A Battery-Free "Biopatch" Can Deliver Drugs Directly to Organs

A new patch just dropped for Homo Sapiens

Pikachu sleeping atop Snorlax.
How Pokémon Sleep Helped Me Cut Down My Screen Time

I spent way too much time on my phone before I found Pokémon Sleep.

Some self-care gadgets with a man brushing his teeth in the center.
6 Self-Health Gadgets That I Can't Live Without

Healthy mind, healthy body, healthy technology.

An Apple Fitness+ trainer working out in front of a picture of closed Activity Rings in front of a colorful background.
How I Used My iPhone to Change My Entire Fitness Regime

Motivation was in my pocket all along.

Split screen in three with horror game scenes and 'Horror' written in the center.
How Playing Scary Games Made Me Less of a Scaredy-Cat

I used to avoid fear at all costs. Then horror games became my unofficial exposure therapy.

Strava and Runna app icons
Strava Acquires Popular Training App Runna to Combat Garmin

Filling a gap in Strava's offerings.

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Apple Watch on a man's arm showing Outdoor Running interval.
I Regret Ignoring This Apple Watch Running Feature

I trained for months before realizing my Apple Watch could do this.

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A minimalist scene with some minimalist phones and a flower vase.
The Unexpected Paradox of Minimalist Phones

We're drawn by the promise of less tech and end up purchasing more.

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A person scrolling on a phone with a bored look on their face.
10 Ways to Stop Doomscrolling on Your iPhone

Get help to escape the cycle so you can go touch some grass.

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iPhone 16e face down on snow.
8 iPhone Apps I'm Using to Try and Live Forever

Live forever or die trying.

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The Hatch Restore 3 with iPhone app.
Hatch Restore 3 Review: Much More Than Just an Alarm Clock

Sleep better and wake up refreshed with this smart alarm clock.

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A man stretching his neck with a Galaxy Buds 3 next to him.
It's Not a Gimmick, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Improved My Posture

Your body will thank you for not hunching over your phone.

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An Oura Ring on a pillow.
How I Use Sleep Tracking and My Smart Home to Improve My Sleep

Tech can measure your sleep quality and help improve it

Apple iPhone 16 Pro laying face down
9 Things I Stopped Doing on My iPhone

Stop using your iPhone for everything to reduce your screen time.

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The AirNow app open on an iPhone reading a good air quality
The Best Air Quality Monitors of 2025

Need to monitor air quality? Air quality monitors track pollutants like PM2.5, CO2, and VOCs to help maintain a healthier home or workplace.

A man using a MacBook in a dark room at night.
8 Ways to Make Your Mac Easier on the Eyes

Improve your working environment and reduce eye strain.

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A GymKit icon on an Apple Watch behind a
How to Connect an Apple Watch to Gym Equipment (And if It's a Good Idea)

Get more accurate workout tracking with newer gym equipment.

An Apple Fitness+ trainer working out in front of a picture of closed Activity Rings in front of a colorful background.
I’m Not Joining a Gym, I’m Using Apple Fitness+

Apple Fitness+ may be better than a gym membership to achieve your New Year's resolution.

Apple Watch Series 8 tracking a traditional strength training workout.
How to Customize Live Workout Stats Directly From Your Apple Watch

Don't like the metrics your Apple Watch displays during workouts? Change them.

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