# Hydration-Tracking Wearables Researchers are Developing a Tiny Bluetooth Hydration Tracker By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-tracker References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/01/31/hydration-tracking-wearable/) & [onlinelibrary.wiley](http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adhm.201601159/abstract) There is no shortage of [fitness-tracking wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allai-wearable1) that tell you when you need to get moving, but soon a device that acts as a hydration tracker could be available. Staying hydrated is extremely important to your health, and drinking more water acts as a cure to many ailments from headaches to clear skin. Researchers at [North Carolina State University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfhealing-frp-composite) are developing a tiny hydration-tracking wearable that would tell you when you need a drink. The gadget is described in a scholarly paper called 'A Wearable Hydration Sensor with Conformal Nanowire Electrodes' by Alper Bozkurt, Feiyan Lin, Abhishek Malhotra, John F Muth, Amanda Myers, Shanshan Yao and Yong Zhu. The hydration tracker is a bluetooth sensor that monitors hydration of the skin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hydration-tracking Wearables:** Wearable technology that tracks hydration level and reminds users to drink water for better health. - **Smart Health Monitoring Devices:** The integration of advanced technology and health monitoring innovations that allow consumers to track their vitals and improve their overall wellbeing. - **Nanotechnology in Wearable Devices:** The development of wearable devices with nanosensors to measure different physiological parameters and enhance user's health. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Technology:** The integration of technology in healthcare to come up with innovations that help manage different health conditions. - **Fitness & Wellness:** The use of wearables to track hydration, fitness and wellness data to improve one's overall health and wellbeing. - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of consumer electronics devices that incorporate advanced technology in different market segments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Hydration Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hydration.md) - [Real-Time Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geca.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md) - [Sweat-Wicking Wearable Biosensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-biosensor.md) - [Accurate Wearable Hydration Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowbio-s1.md) - [Rewarding Hydration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pl-smartcap.md) - [Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweanty.md) - [Hydration-Optimizing Wearable Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hdrop-gen-2.md) - [Hydration Level Tracking Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterh.md)