Meredith Dietz
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ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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There’s a growing category of consumer devices that promise to hack your vagus nerve into a state of calm. Nervous system regulation, has drifted so far from its clinical roots that it's worth asking what it actually means.
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
Areas of Expertise
Read Full Bio

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