Wellness Technologies

With so many fitness apps out there, there’s something for everyone, but it can be difficult to sort through the clutter and to discover new and engaging ways to get and stay fit. Here are ten “under-the-radar” apps that are experimenting with interesting ways to make fitness more engaging.

Though exercise is a nearly universal component of workplace wellness programs, many individuals struggle to participate. Recent studies show how VR can address this problem and make workouts a more accessible and inclusive part of corporate wellness.

Mental health experts have expressed feelings of optimism and concern over the rise of the metaverse. Explore best practices for using metaverse technologies to promote social wellness.

Medical treatments occasionally have un-intended benefits and use cases. Recently, reports have surfaced suggesting that continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), initially designed to be used by diabetic individuals, may provide insights that non-diabetics can utilize to optimize their health and wellness.

Whether you’re exploring wellness programs for the first time or are a seasoned veteran looking for something different, choosing a new employee wellness platform can be a daunting task. These questions can help clarify what each fitness and health platform offers and understand whether they are a good fit for your organization.

Apple was recently awarded a patent for a flexible interactive material designed to broaden to the range of devices that can provide haptic feedback (e.g., vibrations or other tactile sensations). This technology has the potential to transform workplace wellness and optimization. This post provides a broad overview of the technology, which draws on Apple’s own descriptions of its potential use cases, and how it might be utilized to enhance well-being and improve organizational health.