10 Cool Wellness Devices To Buy For A Healthier 2024
Kick off the new year and your resolutions with some help from these gizmos
By Gwyneth Goh -
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The new year is looming, and you’ve probably already started making some (mental) resolutions about how you’re going to live better in 2024. Whether you're aiming to be fitter, better rested or less stressed out, investing in the right wellness devices can give you a leg up. Here's a curated list of electronic wonders that will help you kick start the new year on a positive and healthful note.
OSIM uCozy V, $179, from OSIM
Too much screen time or work stress? OSIM’s latest V-grip innovation promises to help you get a firm grip on relaxation. Emulating the skilled hands of a professional massage therapist with its ultra-realistic knead and grip motion, the uCozy V features a proprietary V-Hand technology to loosen those tight shoulders, back, thighs and calves from within the comforts of your own home. Portable, cordless and versatile, it can be used anywhere - in the office, in your car or in bed while you are binging on K-dramas.
Apple Watch Series 9, $599, from Harvey Norman
Android fans may scoff at this one, and true - there are tonnes of options in the smart wearables market - but the Apple Watch Series 9 has been so raved about and lauded that we could not ignore it. iPhone users will be very pleased with this edition of the Apple watch, with its improved processor chip, accessible interface, accurate GPS, and numerous health and fitness apps and tools. New features include a brighter screen display, faster Siri access, cycle and sleep tracking, and most notably the Double-Tap function, which allows you to tap your thumb and index finger together twice to quickly control apps without needing to even touch your watch. Of course, its sleek appearance and numerous strap options also make the Apple Watch a great fashion accessory.
Philips Sonicare 9900, $499, from Harvey Norman
Perhaps oral health is on your mind now after missing one of those six-monthly sessions with your dentist. In addition to flossing and cutting back on sugar, soda and caffeine, a good electric toothbrush can help you improve your brushing habits and even aid in whitening. With its intelligent SenseIQ technology, the Philips Sonicare 9900 adapts its intensity as you brush for gentle yet thorough cleaning. Its smart AI powered app also offers real-time personalised guidance and recommendations for better brushing - with regard to pressure, motion, coverage, duration and frequency. Track your brushing and get progress reports by day, week, month or year, and even a reminder when it’s time to replace the brush head!
Aura Portable Blender, $150, from Aura
Dubbed Singapore’s “#1 top-selling portable blender” as seen on TV and featured on meWATCH, the Aura blender is not only portable—it packs a powerful punch with its high-performance 25,000 RPM blending technology. Wireless, rechargeable USB, you can use this for both warm and cold blends, achieving more than 15 blends with an hour’s charge. Borosilicate glass, 6-point stainless steel, with a chic Californian design safety-certified by FDA, CE and FCC, this piece won’t let you down—whether you’re at the gym, beach, pool, picnic, office, home or on vacation. You can even use it for blending your baby purees. If you’re lucky, you might still catch it on sale at less than half price!
Buffbee Sound Machine & Alarm Clock 2-in-1, $87.10, from Amazon.sg
Good sleep is absolutely crucial not just for your physical health, but mental acuity and emotional well-being. Sleep-training mummies will probably be familiar with the benefits of a white noise machine. It’s not just for babies though. White noise machines have been found to improve even adult sleep - particularly if you live next to a busy street or have noisy neighbours. Sunrise alarm clocks are also the rage these days, but if you’re not up for spending hundreds of dollars on an alarm clock, this two-in-one sound machine and alarm clock is a decent option for getting sleep in order. Its 18 soothing sounds, including white noise options and nature sounds like rainfall and birdsong, will help you doze off with more ease. Also, its five gentle wake-up sounds will have you up each morning rested and refreshed. Bonus: it also serves as a night light with seven different colour options and a dimmer slider for optimal eye comfort.
JALL Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock, $69, from Amazon.sg
Just like how the sky gradually brightens in the morning, sunrise alarm clocks help ease the transition from deep sleep to wakefulness, improving your circadian rhythm and overall sleep quality. Unless you want to spring for a fancier option like the Hatch Restore 2 at four times the price, this JALL sunrise alarm clock should do the trick. It’s recommended for heavy sleepers and kids, but can benefit everyone. This upgraded JALL boasts a full-screen LED display panel with a brighter, softer lighting effect that will gently wake you up every morning. It offers dual alarm functionality for different family members, an unlimited snooze function and seven natural alarm sounds, and even doubles as an FM radio.
Wyze Smart Scale X, from $72.57, from Amazon.sg
Stay on top of your new year health and fitness goals with a smart scale like this one from Wyze. Smart scales not only measure your weight but also provide insights into body composition. The Wyze Smart Scale X provides 13 body composition measurements: weight, body fat percentage, heart rate, lean body mass, BMI, muscle mass, muscle mass percentage, visceral fat, basal metabolic rate, bone mass, metabolic age, protein, and body water percentage. It has a user-friendly interface, and syncs with popular health apps such as Google Fit, Apple Health and Fitbit so you can track your progress easily, making up-to-date and informed decisions about your fitness and wellness routine.
Quair Plasma Mini, $90, from Shopee
With Covid-19 making its rounds again, and the haze, flu and countless other viruses out there, cleaner air is always welcome. Quair’s mini version of the Quair Plasma Go is a lightweight, wearable mini air purifier with advanced Bipolar Ionisation technology that is said to effectively eliminate more than 99 per cent of airborne pathogens, including the Human Coronavirus. Impressive? It also protects you against particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and odours. Just be sure to watch its battery life - each charge will give you eight to 10 hours of run time.
Hidrate Spark 3 Smart Water Bottle, $87.19, from Amazon.sg
Water bottles are no longer what they used to be! These days, a bottle can’t just simply be a receptacle for water. Smart water bottles now come with self-cleaning UV functions, or double up as Bluetooth speakers and portable power banks. The Hidrate Spark 3 is the perfect workout companion for those of us who regularly forget to hydrate. It uses sensor technology to track your water intake and glows to remind you to drink more water, either at regular intervals or whenever you’re falling behind on your water goals. The bottle can be synced to a free tracker app so you can see how much water you’ve drunk or need to drink. This bottle is BPA-free with a smooth silicone sleeve for better grip and less condensation. However, if plastic is not your cup of tea, you might prefer its slightly larger, more expensive stainless steel sibling.
Theragun Prime, $369, from Lazada
The Theragun Prime is the ultimate therapist for your exhausted muscles. This “simplified smart percussive therapy device” effectively puts deep muscle treatment in the palm of your hand, easing muscular discomforts, tightness and tension, helping you recover from your workout in under minutes. You can customise its speed to adjust the treatment to your optimal comfort. Its patented ergonomic triangular grip makes the device easy to hold, and it’s quiet to boot. Each charge gives two hours of battery life. The Theragun smart app integrates with Apple Health and Google Fit to provide guided, personalised muscle treatment recommendations, along with attachment and grip suggestions.