6 Biotracking tools you need to know about

In today's fast-paced world, staying on top of your health has never been more important. Luckily, advancements in technology have given us incredible choice of tools that can help us monitor our health more easily than ever before.

If you're looking to dive into the world of personal biometrics, here are six innovative tools that deserve a spot on your radar.

• The Oura Ring

The smart minimalist ring is packed with sensors that track your sleep, body temperature, heart rate and provides persionalised insights in your daily routines. It offers highly accurate data collection, particularly for sleep.

Best for- Sleep tracking, recovery monitoring, stress and menstrual cycle insights.

• The Flow headset

The Flow headset is anon-invasivebrain stimulation device designed to treat depression and support mental health. It uses tDCS (transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) to target the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC)- a brain region that plays major role in mood regulation.

Best for- Behavior therapy content, breathing exercises, and lifestyle guidance like sleep, meditation, nutrition, exercise.

• Withings ScanWatch Nova

The Withings ScanWatch Nova is a hybrid smartwatch that combines the classic elegance of an analog watch with advanced health tracking capabilities. It features an ECG for atrial fibrillation detection, an oximeter for blood oxygen levels, and continuous heart rate monitoring.

Best for-  People who value both- style and substance, cardiac health and respiratory disturbances during sleep.

• Whoop strap

The Whoop Strap is a screenless wearable band designed for physiological monitoring. It focuses heavily on recovery, strain, and sleep, providing personalized coaching insights.The lack of a screen eliminates distractions and encourages focus on the data provided through its app.

Best for- Athletes, high performers, or anyone focused on recovery and overtraining.

• amofitS

The AMO Lab Amofit S is a compact, wearable device designed to optimize the autonomous nervous system (ANS) and improve overall well-being. It utilizes proprietary technology to emit specific frequencies that influence the vagus nerve, aiming to balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It can be worn as a pendant or attached to clothing.

Best for- Reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep, enhanced focus and creativity.

• The Muse 2 Neurofeedback Headband

The core function of Muse 2 is to guide users towards a calmer and more focused mental state during meditation. It uses EEG (electroencephalography) sensors to measure brainwave activity in real-time.

Best for-Enhancing mindfulness and meditation, reducing stress and anxiety, multi-sensor approach