Are Your Leggings Toxic? The PFAS-Free Athleisure Revolution Starts Now

Close-up image of PFAS-free black Seissense leggings featuring a built-in phone pocket. High-tech activewear fabric photographed at the waist and hip area, highlighting clean, non-toxic materials and functional design for running, gym workouts, and everyday athleisure.

Athleisure has been having its wellness moment for years – but now, it’s having a reckoning. Because the rise of performance-wear didn’t just give us buttery-soft leggings and “cute enough for brunch” sports bras. It also quietly delivered something else into our wardrobes: PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” linked to everything from fertility issues to…

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WHOOP Just Got A Major Upgrade

Wearable tech just got a shake-up. WHOOP, the subscription-based fitness tracker that has built its rep on hardcore performance data and sleek wristbands, is finally dangling a freebie. From 5 August, the company will roll out a one-month free trial of its flagship WHOOP 5.0 membership – the first time it has ever offered a…

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The 10 Best Pilates Apps For A Toned 2025

Pilates has taken over the fitness world, and in 2025, it’s more accessible than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of controlled movements and core strengthening, Pilates apps can bring the studio experience straight to your living room. From AI-powered personal trainers to sleek, on-demand class libraries,…

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Robots vs Humans: China Hosting A World First Marathon

The future of racing just got a tech upgrade. In a world-first event, China is set to host a half-marathon where humanoid robots will compete alongside human runners. Scheduled for April, this 21km (13-mile) race will take place in Beijing’s Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as E-Town, in the city’s Daxing district. According to local…

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I Tried The £299 Neko Health Scan And Found Out My Real Heart Age

Tech journalist Natalie Salmon stands in a mirror selfie wearing Neko Health’s signature yellow robe and grey slippers, emphasizing comfort and casual technology.

Prevention has always been at the heart of medicine—it’s even enshrined in the Hippocratic Oath. Yet, in practice, healthcare often focuses on reacting to illness rather than preventing it. This gap is exactly what Neko Health, co-founded by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek (yes, the founder of Spotify), aims to change. Launched in Stockholm in…

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