HealthTech in news: Issue 10

FDA clears a cuffless wearable, Garmin upgrades, Attia on bone health, and which watch really nails VO2 max.

Tom Tomaszewski
July 14, 2025

Hi folks,

Here’s what you need to know this week:

Garmin gets Google Maps: A new app brings Google Maps navigation to some Garmin watches, offering a more familiar mapping experience on your wrist. Link
New cuffless blood pressure monitor: Aktiia has received FDA clearance for its over-the-counter, cuffless blood pressure monitor, making continuous monitoring more accessible for users. Link
Best VO₂ max trackers: Scientific review compares Garmin, WHOOP, and Polar for VO₂ max accuracy and reliability. - Link

Zwift launches summer guide: Zwift shares new training tips and events to help cyclists maximize fitness during summer. - Link

Lose fat and gain muscle: Nutrition expert Alan Aragon discusses the science of body recomposition, focusing on how to effectively lose fat while gaining muscle. Link
Navigating bone health: Peter Attia explores bone health, early-life foundations, and strategies for injury prevention. - Link

Understanding stress & drive: Robert Sapolsky discusses the neuroscience of stress, testosterone, motivation, and aggression. - Link

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