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Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

* Hydration breaks during the 2026 World Cup have been met with criticism, with some fans and pundits claiming they're unnecessary in air-conditioned stadiums.
* Climate change is leading to increased heatwaves and public health campaigns are emphasizing the importance of hydration.
* Sweat-monitoring devices have become popular, but experts like Andreas Flouris question their accuracy, especially for short intervals of physical activity.
* Other devices, such as smart water bottles and urine-analyzing toilets, claim to help track hydration levels.
* Some experts worry that these gadgets may raise people's anxiety about their health and create an emotional burden.
* Tamara Hew-Butler suggests that hydration tech could have special uses, like alerting coaches to team members becoming dehydrated.