TechCrunch Startup News Backed by Mayo Clinic, Nutrix’s hardware monitors worker stress
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Feb 3, 2025 Workplace stress is costing U.S. businesses over $300 billion annually. A novel device, CordaSense, measures cortisol in saliva to monitor stress levels. The discussion highlights innovative solutions for tackling stress and the financial burden on employers. Strategic partnerships are paving the way for advances in mental health and women’s health. Discover how these insights could change the landscape of workplace wellness.
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Cost of Workplace Stress
- Workplace stress costs U.S. businesses over $300 billion annually due to factors like absenteeism and reduced productivity.
- Nutrix's CordaSense device helps address this by conveniently monitoring cortisol levels, a key stress indicator.
CordaSense and G-Sense
- Nutrix's CordaSense, a cortisol-measuring device, won a CES Innovation Award.
- It integrates with their G-Sense platform, which includes glucose monitoring and dietary management.
Nutrix's Pivot
- Nutrix, initially focused on diabetes, shifted to stress monitoring with CordaSense.
- They recognize cortisol's impact on both mental and metabolic health, crucial for chronic disease management.