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Portable Zen

A desire for efficient relief prompts an influx of handsfree relaxation devices

Implications - With the average American adult facing numerous responsibilities in the workplace and at home, managing stress and anxiety amid such demanding circumstances can be overwhelming. As a means to alleviate restlessness in a more efficient manner, consumers are turning to sources of relief they can partake in on-the-go. Though ironic, the desire to relieve stress without pause from a busy schedule demonstrates a true dedication to hard work in today's consumer.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Stress Relief Devices - Consumers have a desire to manage stress and anxiety amid demanding circumstances prompts an influx of handsfree relaxation devices.
2. Transcranial Direct-current Stimulation (tdcs) Technology - The 'foc.us' headset claims to boost cognitive abilities through neurostimulation, increasing cognitive performance and concentration.
3. Wearable Stress Monitoring Devices - The Empatica E3 Wristband hopes to help alleviate anxiety and depression in the workplace by analyzing various indicators of stress.
Industry Implications
1. Health and Wellness - There is opportunity for the health and wellness industry to incorporate mobile stress relief devices for consumers who have demanding lifestyles.
2. Technology - The development and design of tDCS and related technology has potential for technological innovation in both therapeutic and recreational contexts.
3. Human Resource Management - The work of wearable stress monitoring devices has implications for HR management to identify stressors and address them in various ways.
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When you’re stressed out, as most of us are, from life, love, work and everyday conundrums, the body tends to react in ways to slow you down. We get headaches, our metabolism acts up, we... MORE
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Using transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS), the ‘Foc.us’ headset claims to boost your cognitive abilities through neurostimulation. Built by Focus Labs, the headsets send a low... MORE
Anxiety-Monitoring Bracelets
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The Empatica E3 Wristband Analyzes Daily Stress and Depression
Levels of anxiety and depression appear to be rising in certain areas and the Empatica E3 Wristband hopes to help alleviate such detrimental emotional states. Similar to wearable fitness tracking... MORE
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If you need to relieve a good deal of holiday stress this season, than the USB Buru-Buru head massager helmet from Thanko is the answer. This helmet is designed to send relaxation variations all... MORE
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The iDream3 Eye and Head Massager Gives You a Relaxing Robotic Experience
The iDream3 Eye and Head Massager is a fantastic way to release your stress, while also looking like you’re wearing a futuristic piece of robotic headgear. Shaped like a large pair of goggles... MORE

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