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Lee Bell

Sensors based on rose petals could be the fix wearables need to accurately track hydration, scientists say

Rose-petal science could fix the biggest pain with sweat wearables.

Sweat sensors are wearable tech that might sound great on paper, but not so much in practice.

Instead of just counting steps or heartbeats, they analyse your perspiration and give you data like hydration levels, electrolyte balance and muscle fatigue. In theory, that means smarter insights into how your body’s really coping with training.

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