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› GEAR NOKIA HEALTH THERMO The Thermo gives you accurate results on your fever so you know just how ill you really are. Just when you thought they couldn’t make anything else connected, Nokia Health (formerly Withings) goes and makes a connected thermometer, allowing you to keep track of that fever. And like the Body Cardio scales, the digital thermometer links to your Nokia Health account via the app and keeps tabs on your temperature over time. And with 16 infrared sensors taking 4,000 measurements, it’s accuracy is a game changer for anyone who often falls ill. withings.com PAINPOD PainPod is a wearable that looks to replace the need for painkillers If you have anyone in your life that has any kind of chronic pain, you're probably no stranger to hearing them moan about it. The good news is, you could shut them right up with PainPod, a totally new wearable gadget that is a drug-free alternative to painkillers. This bioelectrical tech is able to understand our peripheral nervous and body systems and how they actually work to manage pain, improve performance and speed recovery. Just slap it on an area that's in pain and it will work its magic to get you back in tip-top shape. painpodusa.com TOP TECH GIFTS LEE BELL Freelance journalist covering health tech and fitness innovation ONCE UPON A TIME, GADGET GIFTS WERE CONSIDERED NERDY. Now, can you imagine your life without being plugged in? There are tons of cool gadgets to buy this holi- day season—especially for the fitness-obsessed who have an adventurous streak. If there idea of fun involves bath room selfies, high fiber shakes, or pain management, then they'll love these cameras, trackers, and other tech gifts that enhance the experience. 14   MUSCLE MEMORY | DECEMBER/JANUARY 2019 PHILIPS AVANCE CENTRIFUGAL JUICER Go on a digestive cleanse whenever you feel the need with Philips' Avance juicer Fiber is one of the most important nutrients in helping us prevent heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, some can- cers, and also improve digestive health. However, many people don't get enough fiber. One way of ensuring you do is with a simple to use juicer such as Philips' Avance. The juicer has FiberBoost technology, which enables you to choose the texture of juice you prefer, selecting with the switch of a button from a refreshing clear juice to a more creamy juice with up to 50% more fiber. philips.ca ORAL B GENIUS 9000S ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH The Genius 9000S series is one of the most innovative tooth brushes available As any decent dentist will tell you, electric toothbrushes are the best for keeping your nashes in good tick. But what's the best toothbrush out there for the job, because let's face it, there's a lot. One of our favorites, mainly due to the pure innovation involved is the Oral-B Genius 9000S. It's a bit different fromyour average because it connects to the Oral-B app on your phone via Bluetooth and guides you through an "intelligent brushing system" to help you clean your teeth like your dentist would want you to. oralb.ca PHILIPS ONEBLADE FACE + BODY HYBRID TRIMMER Philips' OneBlade trim- mer and shaver can be used anywhere on the body and is super portable Perhaps more of a beauty gadget than a health one, but as far as we're concerned, keeping yourself preened is at the top of any health and wellbeing program. One of the best is the Philips OneBlade, a hybrid shaver and trimmer that can trim, edge, and shave any length of hair anywhere on your body and face. There's easy click-on combs for a fast trimming action in all the right places, as well as a dual-sided blade for precise edging to line up your style easier than ever. philips.ca