5 Great Gadgets to Improve Your Sleep

Fitbit One

What it is and how it works: The itty-bitty, activity-tracking device that people have raved about steps up its 24-7 abilities in the latest version, "One." Not only does it track your steps and calories burned, but it now features more advanced sleep graphs, a redesigned wrist band, and a silent alarm that gently buzzes your wrist when it's time to wake up.

Expert opinion: "It is well documented that exercise at the right time of day can promote better quality sleep," says Dr. Surkin. "My overall thought is that this is a good consumer product to use as a pedometer and to provide a general snapshot of sleep consistency."

FITNESS snooze test: Good health is a round-the-clock goal, so we loved that this all-in-one gadget can help you keep that in mind. Bonus: Waking up to a gentle vibration on your wrist is not only peaceful, it's a nice solution for when you don't want to wake the sleeping bear next to you!

Originally published on FitnessMagazine.com, October 2012.

Buy it: $99.95, fitbit.com