Audio manufacturer, Bose, has made its foray into the healthcare market after securing FDA approval for a range of hearing aid devices. At a time when people are looking for tech devices that help them manage their health, Bose is stepping in to give people control of their hearing.

Why are people turning away from biometrics and towards holistic self-care? How can brands use behavioural nudges to promote healthy habits? What role can communities have in achieving one’s fitness goals? And how will the rejection of age-old taboos boost personal wellbeing?

Traditional healthcare is racked with problems, whether that’s the high price of insurance preventing Americans from going to hospitals, or lengthy waiting times for appointments leading Britons to self-diagnose online. Combined with a lack of trust in Big Pharma, people are attempting to look after their own wellbeing, gaining advice from a variety of sources.

Since the industrial revolution, sleep has been compromised for the sake of productivity. But as studies reveal its importance to physical and mental health, companies are beginning to encourage better slumber. How are tech and medicine stepping in to repay our collective sleep debt?