End of the year 2023: Revealing the best health and fitness trends of 2023
Let’s take a quick look at wellness, here’s our year-end review of the most impactful developments in health and fitness for 2023.
Let’s take a quick look at wellness, here’s our year-end review of the most impactful developments in health and fitness for 2023.
Published on 21 Dec 2023 01:22 PM IST 6 photos
As we move from 2023 to 2024, we are seeing a surge in health and fitness trends on social media, with many of these trends revolving around advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, along with a renewed interest in traditional practices. It’s a wonderful combination of cutting-edge technology and timeless wellness techniques. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Dr. Srikanth Shetty, Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional Cardiology at Sakra Global Hospital, Bengaluru, highlights the 5 top health and fitness trends for 2023 – (Photo by Geert Peters on Unsplash)
1. Personalized care through enhanced data access – In 2023, there will be an increasing focus on patient-centered care in healthcare. Access to health data is a major trend, allowing providers to deliver personalized, effective care tailored to individual preferences. This approach improves results, strengthens relationships, and reduces costs. To make this possible, solutions that address data access challenges are needed. Centralized data centers, such as the National Directory of Healthcare Providers and Services, can enhance interoperability and support personalized medicine, value-based care, and improved quality assessment methods. (Getty Images/iStockPhoto)
2. Embrace change in fitness – The current fitness trend is centered around the rise of virtual exercise classes, which include activities such as Zumba, aerobics, and brisk walking. These digital sessions provide convenience, enable individuals to engage in strength training from the comfort of their own homes, and promote the wider adoption of healthier lifestyles. In addition, the growing popularity of wearable devices that monitor heart rate and overall health contributes to this phenomenon. At the same time, the world is witnessing a transformative transformation driven by artificial intelligence. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, supported by powerful data and digital solutions, represent a unique opportunity for innovation in healthcare. AI has the potential to streamline operations, accelerate research, improve risk identification, and enhance clinical decision-making. We expect a significant increase in AI applications for testing, drug development, and personal care. (pixabay)
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3. Revolutionizing precision medicine – Next-generation sequencing is revolutionizing precision medicine, with multi-omic technologies leading the charge. Originally focused on genomics and proteomics, these approaches now extend to transcriptomics, metabolomics, epigenomics, microbiology, and phenology. They provide an accurate understanding of health by detecting molecular changes that affect health, cause diseases, or guide clinical decisions. Momentum is set to grow, as researchers increasingly rely on multi-omic analyzes to gain a pathway-oriented view of cellular activity, with the aim of enhancing disease prevention and treatment. (archive photo for representation)
4. Adopt diverse diets – The world of nutrition has witnessed a remarkable shift as people are exploring various dietary approaches like intermittent fasting, Mediterranean diet, etc. These approaches provide unique insights into health and nutrition, meeting the needs of those looking for alternatives to traditional eating habits. The Mediterranean diet focuses on plant foods, healthy fats, and moderate protein intake. This combination of nutritional strategies indicates a growing interest in individualized and holistic nutritional approaches.
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(tags for translation)End of the year
