Wellness patches: trendy fix or real boost?

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Source: The Guardian
Wellness patches: trendy fix or real boost?
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TL;DR

A tester reviews multiple wellness patches marketed for energy, sleep, focus, and cramps, finding little solid evidence they work; effects are largely placebo and vary by person and patch, with costs and ingredients under-regulated in many cases. The piece concludes patches are a cosmetic, “handbag health” trend rather than a cure-all, not a substitute for sleep hygiene or medical care.

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