It’s always been up to us to actually do something about it—to come up with stress management techniques for that increased heart rate or bedtime routines for that low sleep score. The insights can be fascinating, but all too often we’re left with the frustration of too much data, not enough solutions. What we need is a wearable that actually improves the numbers behind our sleep and stress levels—and now, we officially have one. Developed by neuroscientists and physicians, the Apollo wellness wearable works by engaging your sense of touch to help improve your body’s resilience to stress. It uses silent, soothing vibrations to help rebalance and strengthen your nervous system—helping you go from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.” And the clinical data speaks for itself: After wearing the Apollo, users experienced 40% less stress and feelings of anxiety and 19% more time in deep sleep… But can supporting our well-being be as simple as touch therapy? And how might that work? Touch also has a lot to do with our stress levels, as it stimulates our vagus nerve1—the main component of our parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous system. Because the vagus nerve controls mood, immune response, digestion, and heart rate—it’s often thought of as the “breaks” of our stress response. And as the cherry on top, touch releases oxytocin, our “feel-good hormone,” which is linked to well-being and anti-stress effects2. And when you’re less stressed, you sleep better too. As the Apollo trains your nervous system to respond to stress more effectively, your sleep simultaneously benefits. We’ll say it again for those in the back: Those who use the Apollo regularly experience 19% more time in deep sleep on average. It’s the only wearable that gives you 30 minutes more sleep a night. We’re all about data and insights, but there’s no beating a wearable that actively improves our well-being. Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.
