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Technology too often gets a bad rap. You know how it goes. Our iPhones are making us anxious. Netflix is stealing our sleep. Instagram is turning us into a nation of narcissists. It’s making us lazy. It’s making us lonely.
But that’s just one side of the story. Because technology is shaping our wellbeing in every way imaginable. It governs the way we train, the way we administer self-care, the way we eat, work, interact, learn, emote and have sex. It’s not just the gadgets that get upgraded anymore. A whole industry has sprung up around upgrading you. The latest advancements purport to make us fitter, happier and more productive. And – used wisely – they can do just that. In our inaugural Tech Issue, we explore the good, the bad and the yet to be decided. Right now, there’s no more relevant topic in health.
Of course, you’ll also find our regular roster of workouts, interviews, style and recipes. As ever, let us know what you think.
1. Better Living Through Technology
Our room-by-room guide promises to reboot every aspect of your life, from a blender that counts your macros for you to VR headsets and the best indoor bike. Let science to the hard work for you.
2. The Future Of Food
Genetically modified food is being rebranded as a healthier alternative to what’s already on the supermarket shelves. The problem? Not everyone believes it’s safe. MH investigates the next-gen superfoods.
3. Life On Mars
If Nasa’s plans reach fruition, humans could set foot on Mars within two decades. But scientists must first conduct simulations in earth’s most barren landscapes. Think you’re fit for the task?
4. The Drunk Man’s Cookbook
The most wonderful time of the year is not one for self-denial. There will be drinking, and that liquor will need soaking up. Here are the only five recipes you need to survive the festive season.
5. The Dark World Of Dark Web Drugs
Online dealers are quitting Class As to push a new kind of stash: prescription medications. But with online anonymity making transactions easier than ever before, can the problem truly be untangled?