| It's a pledge that countless purveyors of medicine, meditation apps, herbal supplements, and therapy have made: less stress and a good night's rest. Chances are you've tried a few of these, with middling success—we've all got fatigue-fighting fatigue. The $490 Cove wearable has an inventive premise: Gentle vibrations to the skin behind your ear transfer signals to the insular cortex in the brain, which manages incoming sensations from your body. Like a loved one's comforting touch, the sensation has a calming effect. The Cove's creators at Feelmore Labs in New York say wearing the device for 20 minutes a day can, over time, teach your brain to better manage your body. And we're delighted to say, it worked.  The Cove promises less anxiety and a better night's sleep. Photographer: Frank Frances for Bloomberg Businessweek In our two months of regular wearing as part of "The One" product-testing column, the headset did seem to relieve basic anxiety levels when used once a day in the evening. (Spikes of duress, such as those experienced before a big meeting, don't go away.) The device fits comfortably around the back of the neck, and the slow vibrations (they're more like wobbles, really) can be adjusted for intensity—ideally, you're barely aware of them. Sleep quality, as measured by the Sleep Cycle app, was also improved. Research performed by Cove indicates that 90% of wearers reported falling asleep faster and feeling less stressed generally. The technology still needs some help—frequent app updates force time-consuming reinstalls—but for many, blips aside, the headset will offer a low-impact way to combat fatigue fatigue.  Golf-driven real estate is finally getting out of the rough. Illustration: Jovaney Hollingsworth | 
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