With a slimmer titanium build, upgraded sensors, and proactive new Health Radar features, the Oura Ring 5 aims to widen the gap in the smart ring race.

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Are chest straps really that necessary any more? For many the answer is “less than ever” thanks to improved accuracy of watch HR tech, but the Garmin HRM 600 is here to prove there’s life in the HR ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. February 18, 2025 Add ...

I was curious how the accuracy on the arm band HRM compared to a traditional chest strap. Could it compete? But I’m lucky/unlucky. Because of some fun health issues, I have a hospital-grade Holter ...