We track calories and heart rate with our smartphones, and we soon may be able to measure our body fat as well. Samsung has patented an idea for fat sensors on its handsets. With growing interest in health tracking and the current obesity epidemic, it may be a welcome addition.

The Apple Watch launched in April 2015 with an array of sensors to measure a user’s pulse, movement and location. Touted as a health and productivity aid, the watch is the most mainstream product to gather bodily data in the form of biometrics. But should brands know our every measurement?

Setting unrealistic goals is something we all do, especially when it comes to self-improvement. We strive to be fitter, smarter, kinder, or to eat more healthily. But shaking off old habits is hard. Sometimes we don’t even get started. Can a step-by-step app, informed by behavioural science, come to our rescue?

With people now taking a proactive approach to their health, rather than a reactive one, a new report from Flurry Analytics shows that health and fitness apps are growing at a faster rate than the overall app market, and predicts an expansion in the wearable tech market too.

Since Bradley Wiggins became the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France and star coach David Brailsford helped the GB cycling team win several Olympic golds, cycling has hit the mainstream. More than two million people cycle at least once a week in the UK.

Whether its a hipster on their fixie, a banker on their Brompton or MAMIL (middle-aged man in lycra) on their road bike, city streets and country lanes in the UK are packed with cyclists. Around two million Brits now cycle at least once a week. What is making travelling by two wheels so popular?

The green juice craze has taken off in recent years, earning endorsements from celebrities and wellness gurus alike. But does the hype match the health benefits? Health app Lifesum hopes to prove it can – it's used big data from 30,000 users to blend a juice tailored specifically to Londoners.

As people spend less time in traditional communities, they’re seeking connections beyond religion and family. Memberships with organisations or brands can create loyalty and boost revenues, but the reasons to join Scientology or Sainsbury’s are vastly different. So why do people become members?