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Top 100 Health Ideas in August

From Sleep-Tracking Pillows to Smart Sensor Canes

— August 27, 2016 — Lifestyle
From sleep-tracking pillows to smart sensor canes, the August 2016 health trends reveal that consumers are increasingly looking for ways to take their health into their own hands. With the rise of mobile technology, it is now easier than ever for consumers to keep track of how their body is functioning.

One of the simplest ways that consumers are keeping an eye on their health is through smartphone apps. For instance, there is an app called 'How Are You Today?' that helps patients manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by tracking their symptoms each day. Another example is the 'SleepBot' app, which tracks the user's sleep patterns to see if they are getting enough rest.

However, the August 2016 health trends reveal that the popularity of tracking health data is not limited to apps. Indeed, smart technology has allowed researchers to add data-tracking capabilities to everything from canes for seniors to discrete headphones.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
99
Antibiotic-Supporting Apps
Antibiotic-Supporting Apps
The Spectrum MD App Helps Mitigate Antibiotic Resistance In Patients
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98
Educational Weight Loss Campaigns
Educational Weight Loss Campaigns
Vox Exposed That Exercising for Weight Loss is Virtually Useless
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97
Active Business Meetings
Active Business Meetings
The Concept of 'Walking Meetings' Allow Workers to Decrease Sitting Time
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96
Affordable Diagnostic Devices
Affordable Diagnostic Devices
This $2 Gadget Accurately Tests For the Zika Virus
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95
Antimicrobial Rowing Suits
Antimicrobial Rowing Suits
This Antimicrobial Suit Will Keep Olympians Safe From Contaminants
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94
Human Cell Microchips
Human Cell Microchips
The 'iCHIP' Offers a Cruelty-Free Alternative to Animal Testing
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93
Epidemic-Tracking Apps
Epidemic-Tracking Apps
This Brazilian App Will Track the Zika Virus During the Olympics
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92
Symptom-Supporting Apps
Symptom-Supporting Apps
This Smartphone App Helps You Manage and Understand COPD Symptoms
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91
Dental Emergency Apps
Dental Emergency Apps
The 'Knocked Out' App Helps You Respond to Dental Trauma
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90
Professorial Sleep Apps
Professorial Sleep Apps
The Sleepio App Uses a Virtual Professor to Manage Your Sleep
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89
Doctor Delivery Apps
Doctor Delivery Apps
The GPDQ App Helps Londoners to Order Doctors To Their Door
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88
Hay Fever-Healing Apps
Hay Fever-Healing Apps
The Hay Fever Relief App Helps Sufferers Find Appropriate Treatments
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87
Meditative Puzzle Platforms
Meditative Puzzle Platforms
The Dots & Co. App Provides Relaxation Through Tranquil Brainteasers
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86
Infrared Contactless Thermometers
Infrared Contactless Thermometers
The Thermo Can Capture 2000 Measurements a Second
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85
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes
The Mosquitoes Created by This Lab Prevent Egg-Laying
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84
Prostate Exam-Training Robots
Prostate Exam-Training Robots
This Robotic Rectum Trains Doctors to Carry Out Prostate Exams
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83
Supportive Student Health Apps
Supportive Student Health Apps
The ESC Student App Offers Health-Related Information and Tips
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82
Heart-Surgery Harpoons
Heart-Surgery Harpoons
This Surgical Device Allows For Speedy Recovery After Heart Surgeries
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81
Virtual Tumor-Destruction Apps
Virtual Tumor-Destruction Apps
The Tumour Takedown App Shows You How Cancer Treatments Work
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80
Data-Driven Medicines
Data-Driven Medicines
'Smart Sutures' Can Collect and Send Data About Patient Recovery
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79
Autonomous Diagnostic Tools
Autonomous Diagnostic Tools
The Vitaliti Devices Can Be Used to Diagnose Chronic Conditions
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78
Botanical Mouth Sprays
Botanical Mouth Sprays
'ZIINGLES' Dry Mouth Spray is Formulated with Organic Wild Herbs
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77
Female Physician Telemedicine Platforms
Female Physician Telemedicine Platforms
DoctHERS Connects Home-Based Doctors with Patients in Need
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76
Programmable Vaccines
Programmable Vaccines
MIT Researchers Have Designed a Vaccine That Can Be Programmed
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75
Digital Lava Relaxation Apps
Digital Lava Relaxation Apps
The Pause Platform Helps Consumers Unwind by With a Slow Paced Game
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74
Fashionable Hospital Gowns
Fashionable Hospital Gowns
Rethink and Starlight Canada Design Custom Gowns for Sick Teens
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73
Intelligent Infant Air Purifiers
Intelligent Infant Air Purifiers
The 'iBaby Air' Meaures Air Quality and Purifies Ions
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72
Healthcare Cost Estimators
Healthcare Cost Estimators
The 'Health Costs' App Predicts Healthcare Pricing
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71
Regenerative Tooth Fillings
Regenerative Tooth Fillings
These Stem Cell Fillings Could Replace Painful Root Canal Surgery
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70
Restaurant Inspection Apps
Restaurant Inspection Apps
This App Allows Users to View Tennessee Restaurant Inspection Scores
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69
Record-Breaking Fitness Classes
Record-Breaking Fitness Classes
Müllerlight Created the World's Largest Exercise Ball Workout
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68
Germ-Reducing Hospital Cabinets
Germ-Reducing Hospital Cabinets
This Hospital Bedside Cabinet is Easier to Clean Than Most
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67
Kid-Friendly Smart Themometers
Kid-Friendly Smart Themometers
The Sesame Street Smart Ear Thermometer Helps Track High Temps
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66
App-Based Gym Accessories
App-Based Gym Accessories
The Monkii Bars 2 is a Gym and Personal Trainer that Goes Anywhere
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65
Sleep-Monitoring Apps
Sleep-Monitoring Apps
This Sleep App Studies Your Body's Movements As You Snooze
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64
Soothing Infant Eczema Washes
Soothing Infant Eczema Washes
MetaDerm's Natural Baby Eczema Wash Helps Soothe Inflamed Skin
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63
Herbal Tooth Powders
Herbal Tooth Powders
Lanlay's Tooth Powder Protects You From Tooth Pain and Weakness
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62
3D-Printed Reproductive Organs
3D-Printed Reproductive Organs
A 3D-Printed Ovary Concept is Being Used to Help Reproduction
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61
Pain Management Apps
Pain Management Apps
The Ella App's Mindfulness Program Helps People Suffering From Chronic Pain
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60
Massage-Giving Robots
Massage-Giving Robots
This Device Uses Imaging and Pressure-Sensing to Give Robotic Massages
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59
Stylish Colostomy Bags
Stylish Colostomy Bags
These Colostomy Bags Make the Wearer Feel More Comfortable in Their Skin
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58
Rugged Mobility Scooters
Rugged Mobility Scooters
The Boomer Beast Helps Users With Mobility Issues to Embrace the Outdoors
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57
Protective Penguin Prosthetics
Protective Penguin Prosthetics
This 3D-Printed Prosthetic is Helping a Disabled Penguin Walk Again
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56
Wound-Healing Skincare Devices
Wound-Healing Skincare Devices
RenovaCare's SkinGun Heals Skin Rather than Hurting It
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55
Text-Monitoring Therapy Apps
Text-Monitoring Therapy Apps
This Therapy Tool Monitors Mental Health Through Patient Messages
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54
Calming Pruning Platforms
Calming Pruning Platforms
The Prune App Encourages Mental Relaxation Through Digital Gardening
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53
3D-Printed Jaw Prosthetics
3D-Printed Jaw Prosthetics
This Doctor Created a Lightweight 3D Prosthetic for a Cancer Survivor
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52
Anxiety-Simulating Magazines
Anxiety-Simulating Magazines
This Fake Magazine is Filled with Content Concerning Anxiety Problems
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51
High Tech Prescription Trackers
High Tech Prescription Trackers
Round Refill Reminds Regular Pill Takers and Renews Prescriptions
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50
Organic Teeth-Whitening Products
Organic Teeth-Whitening Products
This Product Whitens Teeth Using Charcoal as Its Main Ingredient
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49
Incentivized Fitness Apps
Incentivized Fitness Apps
The Earthmiles App Rewards Users With Redeemable Miles
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48
Child-Friendly Balloon IVs
Child-Friendly Balloon IVs
The Infusion Balloon Provides an Inviting Design to Intravenous Therapy
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47
Hispanic Oral Hygiene Campaigns
Hispanic Oral Hygiene Campaigns
Colgate's Oral Health Month Campaign Targets Hispanic Families
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46
Smart Electric Toothbrushes
Smart Electric Toothbrushes
The Soocare X3 Has Bluetooth Connectivity a Battery That Lasts 25 Days
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45
Morning Yoga Club Events
Morning Yoga Club Events
The BreakfastClub Fuses the Energy Generated from Music and Exercise
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44
Bio-Sensing Health Apps
Bio-Sensing Health Apps
The Rthm Health App Harnesses Your Phone's Biosensors
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43
Hygienic Subway Straps
Hygienic Subway Straps
These Hanging Straps for Subways Ensure Personal Space
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42
Celebrity-Branded Workouts
Celebrity-Branded Workouts
Serena Williams & Kevin Hart Team Up for a Nike App Workout
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41
Fluoride-Free Toothpastes
Fluoride-Free Toothpastes
hello's Fluoride-Free Toothpaste is Made with Natural Ingredients
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40
Contraceptive Reminder Systems
Contraceptive Reminder Systems
'Popit Sense' is a Device That Gives Birth Control Reminders
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39
Mobile X-Ray Concepts
Mobile X-Ray Concepts
The 'Treo' Could Let Medical Professionals Take Body Scans Anywhere
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38
Sleep-Inspired Workouts
Sleep-Inspired Workouts
NordicTrack is Partnering with iFit for Workouts Based on Sleep Patterns
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37
Connected Hearing Aids
Connected Hearing Aids
These Hearing Aids Can Connect to Several Household Items
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36
Engaging Sex Education Apps
Engaging Sex Education Apps
The Tabú App Reframes the Discussion Around Sexual Education
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35
Charitable Honey Skincare
Charitable Honey Skincare
These Skincare Products are Organic and Good for the Environment
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34
Plant-Based Meal Planners
Plant-Based Meal Planners
Lighter's Personalized Meal Plans Reject the Standard American Diet
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33
Child-Resistant Prenatal Vitamins
Child-Resistant Prenatal Vitamins
vitaPearl Multivitamins are Securely Stored in Locking Packages
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32
Vitamin-Delivering Fitness Wearables
Vitamin-Delivering Fitness Wearables
STYR Labs' System Tracks Eating and Delivers Nutrition Items
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31
3D Baby Development Apps
3D Baby Development Apps
'Inside The Bump' Shows a 3D View of a Baby's Development in Utero
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30
Sleep-Tracking Pillows
Sleep-Tracking Pillows
This Smart Pillow Analyzes the Slumber Patterns of Users
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29
Health-Tracking Headphones
Health-Tracking Headphones
This Device Supplies Its Wearer with Informative Health Updates
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28
Reflexology Massage Sandals
Reflexology Massage Sandals
These Sandals with Built-In Stones Offer Foot Reflexology on the Go
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27
Sex Education Emojis
Sex Education Emojis
NYC Health & Hospitals Campaign Uses Emojis to to Teach About Sex Ed
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26
Weight Loss Eyeglasses
Weight Loss Eyeglasses
These 3D-Printed Glasses Monitor Use of the Chewing Muscles
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25
Smart Sensor Canes
Smart Sensor Canes
This Smart Cane Can Detect Obstacles for the Elderly
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24
Athletic Innovation Labs
Athletic Innovation Labs
Under Armour’s New Product Design Facility Uses Robots
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23
Bacteria-Balancing Kits
Bacteria-Balancing Kits
This Skin Flora Kit Allows Women to Wear Probiotics in the Form of Pads
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22
Artificial Memory Implants
Artificial Memory Implants
'Neurofeedback' Allows False Memories to Be Added to the Brain
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21
Mood-Detecting Chatbots
Mood-Detecting Chatbots
AI 'Joy' Can Keep Track of Human Emotional States on Facebook Messenger
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20
Intensive Flossing Devices
Intensive Flossing Devices
This Device Cleans Teeth With Minimal Effort and Impact
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19
Body Image Photo Campaigns
Body Image Photo Campaigns
A Student Created Photos That Magnify Body Image Issues that Girls Face
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18
Grotesque Anti-Smoking Ads
Grotesque Anti-Smoking Ads
These Collaged Images of Smoking Effects Aim to Deter Addicted Users
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17
Virtual Meditation Experiences
Virtual Meditation Experiences
These Guided Meditations are Enhanced with Virtual Reality Tech
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16
Assistive Kitchen Robots
Assistive Kitchen Robots
The Obi Kitchen Robot Helps the Disabled Feed Themselves
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15
Alzheimer's-Relieving Devices
Alzheimer's-Relieving Devices
This Device Offers Support and Information to Alzheimer's Patients
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14
Affordable Fitness Trackers
Affordable Fitness Trackers
The Garmin Vívofit Fitness Band is Simple, Long-Lasting and Motivating
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13
Portable Pneumatic Casts
Portable Pneumatic Casts
Consumers Can Set Fractures Using the 'AirCast' Without Medical Training
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12
Ergonomic Exercise Chairs
Ergonomic Exercise Chairs
This Ergonomic Workout Chair Encourages Active Sitting to Improve Health
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11
Intelligent First Aid Kits
Intelligent First Aid Kits
'Gale' Modernizes the Traditional First Aid Kit with Tech
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10
Branded Hospital Rooms
Branded Hospital Rooms
IKEA Canada Outfitted Mount Sinai with Stylish Hospital Furniture
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9
Transforming Work Desks
Transforming Work Desks
'Evodesk XE' Enables Users to Create a Standing Work Area
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8
Smart Meditative Headbands
Smart Meditative Headbands
'Elf mmmit' is a Smart Wearable Device That Relieves Stress as Its Worn
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7
Posture-Improving Chairs
Posture-Improving Chairs
The Sprang Chair Promotes Dynamic Sitting For Better Health
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6
3D-Printed Face Masks
3D-Printed Face Masks
Facade Urbane Transforms Ordinary Air-Filtering Masks Into Art
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5
Bespoke Fitness Equipment
Bespoke Fitness Equipment
PENT. Creates Luxury Fitness Ware That Beautifies Gyms
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4
Celebrity Parody Cancer Campaigns
Celebrity Parody Cancer Campaigns
A Doctor is Recreating Celebrity Photos for 'Dry July Campaign'
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3
Personal Air Purifiers
Personal Air Purifiers
This Mask Was Designed to Protect Against Poor Weather Conditions
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2
Prenatal Monitoring Devices
Prenatal Monitoring Devices
The 'Thread' System Gives Parents Pregnancy Updates
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1
Disability-Conscious Cookware
Disability-Conscious Cookware
The 'Oneware' Series Makes Cooking a One-Handed Task
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