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Sweanty’s wearable patch for athletes tracks salt loss to help them hydrate
Wearables are coming in an increasing array of shapes, form factors and guises these days as health and fitness tracking proliferates. Here at 4YFN at the
Here at 4YFN at the MWC tradeshow we spotted a new one: A stick-on patch for tracking athletes’ sweat to monitor salt loss and help them tailor their rehydration strategy. Proper hydration can boost sportspeople’s performance by helping to maintain energy levels and endurance, as well as reducing the risk of cramps, per Ortrega Tañá. While athletes are a fairly narrow addressable market, Ortrega Tañá suggested the technology could have wider applications, such as for fitness-conscious consumers who are active enough to want to monitor their hydration.
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