In an age where wearable technology is omnipresent, promising to revolutionize our health and fitness journeys, it's essential to pause and reflect on its unintended consequences. While smartwatches and fitness trackers offer invaluable insights into our daily activities, they also have the potential to exacerbate mental health struggles, particularly concerning disordered eating behaviors.  

The early 2000s marked a critical juncture in the trajectory of the opioid crisis, presenting a pivotal opportunity for proactive intervention and the integration of smart packaging technologies to mitigate the burgeoning challenges associated with opioid misuse and dependence.

In the ever-growing world of wearable tech, Hexoskin has become a leader in the field of wearable tech. The brainchild of co-founders Pierre-Alexandre Fournier and Jean-François Roy, Hexoskin was founded in 2006 and quickly obtained status as a key player in the global market with its smart clothing designed to monitor users’ health and fitness. Functionally, the sensors built into the Hexoskin garments provide multiple datapoints for users including heart rate zones, breathing rate, minute ventilation, heart rate max, resting heart rate, recovery rate, VO2 max, and cadence. Recently, the company has partnered with HITLAB to expand its digital health footprint.