The deep diveBody
Oura, WHOOP, Apple, Garmin and Fitbit can tell us more about our nights than ever before. They can also make an estimate look suspiciously like a fact. So what are they actually good at, and which one is worth wearing to bed?
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The daily edit
New reporting, useful ideas and what our editors are reading.
Supplements explained
Creatine can improve strength and high-intensity performance. Its wider claims are less settled, and the useful dose is simpler than most labels suggest.
Stack audit
A practical method for deciding what to keep, question or stop, without mistaking a crowded shelf for a health plan.
Sleep edit
Most sleep accessories cannot defeat jet lag. These practical, packable aids can still make an unfamiliar room quieter, darker and easier to sleep in.
Gut health
Kimchi, kefir and live yoghurt may support a varied gut microbiome. Their benefits are plausible but specific, and the wellness claims often run well ahead of the evidence.
Emotional resilience
Useful optimism does not require pretending everything is fine. It means facing difficult facts while retaining some belief in your ability to respond.
Ingredient reality
Creams cannot rebuild a face, but a few habits and ingredients can slow collagen loss or improve its appearance. Here is where the evidence holds up.
WellnessTactics asks / 007
“Not turning your body into a permanent project. Health should create more room for living, not become the whole of your life.”
