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Ultrahuman Ring AIR review
By Anna Gora published
Can "the lightest smart ring in the world" impress us with its features and performance?
What happens when you hold in a fart?
By Sierra Bouchér published
We all hold in farts from time to time, but where does the gas go?
Best budget fitness tracker 2024: Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
These are the best budget fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Fitbit Inspire 3 and Garmin Vivosmart 5 to Amazfit Bip 3 Pro.
Best Garmin watches 2024: Our top picks for fitness fanatics and outdoor enthusiasts
By Andrew Williams last updated
These are the best Garmin watches you can buy in every category, from Fenix 7 and Forerunner 265 to Venu 2 Plus.
Best Fitbit 2024: Track steps, stress, sleep and more
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best Fitbit wearables available to buy: Tried and tested to provide you with options from simple fitness trackers to feature-packed smartwatches.
What causes people to 'choke' under pressure?
By Anna Gora, Christoph Schwaiger last updated
People who "choke" under pressure underperform in high-stakes situations out of stress and worry. But what causes this phenomenon?
Best smart scales 2024: Track body composition in the comfort of your home
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best smart scales to help you learn more about your body from capturing muscle mass to body fat percentage, these scales can aid your fitness journey.
Best running headphones 2024: Unleash the power of music
By Harry Bullmore last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best running headphones to accompany you on your run ― wireless and compact for a no fuss jog, here are our top picks.
Paramedics may not all be using the best method for defibrillation, study hints
By Emily Cooke published
Positioning defibrillator pads on the front and back of the body, rather than on the front and side, could be more effective at treating cardiac arrests, new research suggests.
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