{"id":455540,"date":"2023-08-29T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovationorigins.com\/?p=455540"},"modified":"2023-08-29T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:00:00","slug":"tech-driven-wellness-these-solutions-help-you-to-stay-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/tech-driven-wellness-these-solutions-help-you-to-stay-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech-driven wellness: These solutions help you to stay healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Walking has a significant influence on our well-being. In fact, taking&nbsp;4,000 steps daily can significantly cut&nbsp;the&nbsp;risk of&nbsp;death, according to a recent&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2023\/aug\/09\/revealed-walking-just-4000-steps-a-day-can-reduce-risk-of-dying\">comprehensive study<\/a>, with each additional&nbsp;step reducing the risk&nbsp;even more. In the&nbsp;world&nbsp;of technology, there are more and more innovations that everyone can implement in their daily lives to stay healthy. From music to VR therapy: Today we look at different&nbsp;technological innovations&nbsp;that help&nbsp;maintain a&nbsp;healthier&nbsp;lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"io-block io-block__summary\"><ul><li>Taking 4,000 daily steps significantly reduces the risk of death, with technology aiding healthier lifestyles.<\/li><li>Wearable devices like smartwatches can predict heart failure risk through ECG recordings, enhancing early detection.<\/li><li>Innovations like music-based relaxation, VR therapy, and personalized health tracking promote well-being and proactive health management.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wearable<\/strong><strong>s<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>h<\/strong><strong>eart&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>h<\/strong><strong>ealth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As technology becomes more ingrained in our daily lives, it&#8217;s also making strides in the health and fitness world. A study conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL) has suggested that wearable devices like smartwatches could predict a higher risk of heart failure. The study examined data from 83,000 individuals who had undergone a 15-second electrocardiogram (ECG), a test that is similar to those done with smartwatches and phone gadgets.\u00a0The research found a significant link between extra heartbeats in the ECG recordings and the development of heart failure or atrial fibrillation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link advgb-dyn-4deba3e3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/selected\/wearables-heart-failure-prevention\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Smartwatches could predict higher risk of heart failure\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Smartwatches could predict higher risk of heart failure<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Wearable devices such as smartwatches could be used to detect a higher risk of developing heart failure and irregular heart rhythms in later life, suggests &hellip; <a href=\"\">Continued<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Music for&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>r<\/strong><strong>elaxation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Music can help with relaxation and stress release.&nbsp;Dutch start-up AlphaBeats is taking a unique approach to stress management by using a person&#8217;s favorite music to relax their brain.&nbsp;They came up with a technology that combines music with neurofeedback.&nbsp;The system&nbsp;receives bio and neurofeedback&nbsp;through anelectroencephalogram&nbsp;(EEG) headband&nbsp;which&nbsp;monitors&nbsp;brain and heart activity. The headband is then connected to their app which&nbsp;slightly adjusts&nbsp;the music&nbsp;according to the readings&nbsp;to allow the brain to enter a state of relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As stress has been linked to various health issues, including heart disease and stroke, initiatives like this could play a significant role in promoting overall health and well-being. Regular use of&nbsp;this headband&nbsp;over a period of time can change the brain&#8217;s reactions to the world, helping individuals reduce stress levels and achieve a state of relaxation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link advgb-dyn-8ee3cf1b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/relax-your-brain-whilst-listening-to-your-favorite-music-with-alphabeats\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Relax your brain whilst listening to your favorite music with AlphaBeats\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Relax your brain whilst listening to your favorite music with AlphaBeats<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Based on real-time monitoring of brain and heart activity, the algorithm of start-up AlphaBeats allows the music to be adjusted slightly, allowing the brain to &hellip; <a href=\"\">Continued<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Virtual&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>r<\/strong><strong>eality&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>t<\/strong><strong>herapy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you rather unwind on the beach or go for a walk in the&nbsp;woods&nbsp;during your lunch break?&nbsp;With&nbsp;Virtual Reality (VR), it\u2019s all possible from the comfort of your home or even from your office desk. To escape from the hustle and bustle in our daily lives,&nbsp;VRelax, a company based in Groningen, Netherlands, offers VR relaxation therapy. The therapy provides low-stimulus virtual environments, such as forests and beaches, that help distract individuals from stressors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even short sessions of 10 to 15 minutes have been shown to reduce stress levels by over forty percent. Initially developed to help patients with mental health issues, the therapy has since been adapted to support healthcare workers under pressure, including those in hospitals and public health institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link advgb-dyn-892c14aa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/true-to-life-low-stimulus-vr-environment-protects-workers-from-burnout\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"True-to-life, low-stimulus VR environment protects workers from burnout\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">True-to-life, low-stimulus VR environment protects workers from burnout<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Every year, as many as 1.3 million people are affected by burnout-related symptoms. Healthcare workers, but also employees in many other work fields, often have &hellip; <a href=\"\">Continued<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personalized&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>h<\/strong><strong>ealth&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>h<\/strong><strong>abits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no denying that maintaining a proactive mindset enhances health, be it by eating enough veggies or exercising regularly. However, the best decisions are not always simple and easy to make. What illnesses are you prone to? And how can you modify your lifestyle?&nbsp;Groningen-based start-up&nbsp;Ancora Health uses clinical data and behavioral trackers to measure and improve&nbsp;an&nbsp;individual\u2019s&nbsp;health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By&nbsp;combining&nbsp;clinical data&nbsp;such&nbsp;as a person\u2019s&nbsp;medical history data&nbsp;along with&nbsp;data from their&nbsp;wearables and nutritional&nbsp;apps, Ancora Health&nbsp;provides a more complete picture of a person&#8217;s health.&nbsp;They then create personalized advice&nbsp;to help people adjust their lifestyles and improve their physical and mental health.&nbsp;They create lifestyle plans, breaking down larger health goals into achievable micro habits&nbsp;such as eating healthy and getting enough sleep&nbsp;to reduce anxiety or loss of motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link advgb-dyn-6e9dc89a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/ancora-health-teaches-people-healthy-habits-using-data-and-apps\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Ancora Health teaches people healthy habits using data and apps\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Ancora Health teaches people healthy habits using data and apps<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Eating enough vegetables and exercising: no one will deny that a proactive attitude improves health. Yet it is not always easy to make the right &hellip; <a href=\"\">Continued<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hospitals and healthcare facilities are already grappling with a scarcity of medical experts. These innovations aid in fostering a preventive approach to well-being, ensuring that we remain in good health and avoid the need for hospitalization when intervention might be less effective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walking has a significant influence on our well-being. In fact, taking&nbsp;4,000 steps daily can significantly cut&nbsp;the&nbsp;risk of&nbsp;death, according to a recent&nbsp;comprehensive study, with each additional&nbsp;step reducing the risk&nbsp;even more. In the&nbsp;world&nbsp;of technology, there are more and more innovations that everyone can implement in their daily lives to stay healthy. 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