From e-cigarettes to Coke Zero, people see ‘light’ alternatives as healthier – based not on the ingredients, but on everything from packaging colours to product labels. But if it’s simply a matter of perception, is a ‘healthy high’ truly achievable?

Wearables are often far more geek than chic, but with 72% of people wanting their tech to look good, could smart jewellery be a diamond in the rough? WiseWear’s line of connected bracelets has been created with the largely overlooked segment of fashion-conscious seniors in mind.

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?

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.