Let's rewind wellness and take a year-end look back at the most impactful health and fitness developments of 2023.
Let's rewind wellness and take a year-end look back at the most impactful health and fitness developments of 2023.
Published date December 21, 2023 01:22 PM (IST) 6 photos
As we move into 2023 and 2024, we are witnessing an explosion of health and fitness trends on social media. Many of these trends revolve around advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, along with a resurgence of interest in traditional habits. It's a fascinating blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless wellness approaches. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Dr Sreekanth Shetty, Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional Cardiology, Sakura World Hospital, Bangalore, highlights the top 5 trends in health and fitness for 2023 I did – (Photo credit: Geert Pieters on Unsplash)
1. Personalized care through enhanced data access – In 2023, the healthcare sector is seeing an increased focus on patient-centered care. Access to health data is an important trend that will enable healthcare providers to provide personalized and effective care based on individual preferences. This approach improves outcomes, strengthens relationships, and reduces costs. To make this possible, solutions are needed that address data access challenges. Centralized data hubs like the National Directory of Health Care Providers and Services enhance interoperability and support personalized medicine, value-based care, and improved quality assessment methods. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
2. Embrace fitness changes – Current fitness trends center around the rise of virtual exercise classes, including activities such as Zumba, aerobics, and brisk walking. These digital sessions provide convenience, allowing individuals to participate in intense workouts from the comfort of their own homes, encouraging the adoption of healthier lifestyles on a broader scale. Further contributing to this phenomenon is the growing popularity of wearable devices that monitor heart rate and overall health. At the same time, the world is undergoing a major transformation due to AI. Rapid advances in AI, backed by robust data and digital solutions, are creating unique opportunities for innovation in healthcare. AI has the potential to streamline operations, speed research, improve risk identification, and enhance clinical decision-making. AI applications for testing, drug development, and personalized care are expected to increase significantly. (Pixabay)
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3. Revolutionizing precision medicine – Next-generation sequencing is revolutionizing precision medicine, led by multi-omic technology. Initially focused on genomics and proteomics, these techniques now span transcriptomics, metabolomics, epigenomics, microbiomics, and phenomics. They provide a nuanced understanding of health by revealing the molecular changes that influence health, cause disease, and guide clinical decision-making. Momentum is set to continue to grow as researchers increasingly rely on multi-omics analyzes to gain a pathway-oriented view of cellular activity, with the aim of enhancing disease prevention and treatment. (Representative file photo)
4. Adopting a Diverse Diet – The world of nutrition is seeing significant changes as people explore diverse dietary approaches such as intermittent fasting and the Mediterranean diet. These methods provide unique insights into health and nutrition and cater to those seeking alternatives to traditional eating habits. . The Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods, healthy fats, and moderate protein intake. This combination of dietary strategies means there is a growing interest in personalized and comprehensive nutritional approaches. (Shutterstock)
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