Which Stress-Busting Gadgets Really Work?

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High-tech stress buster

StressEraser ($179)

Monitors heart and breathing rates through biofeedback to help you control both and relieve anxiety.

Is the premise legit? “Biofeedback is a proven way to relax—as are meditations where you focus on your breathing,” Dr. Teitelbaum says.
Our tester says: “A sensor shows your heart and breathing rates with electronic waves, and the device tells you when to exhale deeply. After a week, I was much more likely to breathe my way out of anxiety flare-ups.”
Bottom line: Worth it if you really have trouble calming yourself down.

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