All articles tagged with #personalized health
Function Health offers a $500 annual membership for comprehensive blood and urine testing that provides personalized health insights and recommendations, but the article highlights the importance of medical interpretation and cautions against overreacting to complex data without professional guidance.
A Utah woman lost 100 pounds in a year by addressing underlying health issues like fibromyalgia, insulin resistance, and inflammation through specialized scans, questionnaires, and personalized protocols, highlighting the importance of resolving health problems first for effective weight loss.
The National Institutes of Health is conducting a $170 million Nutrition for Precision Health Study to develop personalized dietary recommendations based on individual genetics, culture, and environment. The study involves 10,000 volunteers, including live-in participants like Sheryn Stover, who undergo detailed health monitoring and analysis, including microbiome studies. The goal is to move away from generic dietary guidelines to tailored nutrition advice, potentially increasing adherence to healthier eating habits. The study is expected to conclude by 2027.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is conducting a $200 million Nutrition for Precision Health study involving 500 participants living in government laboratories to identify how different people respond to various diets, aiming to provide personalized nutritional guidance and clearer recommendations for the US public amid the obesity epidemic. Participants will spend two weeks on three different diets, undergo medical tests, and provide samples. The study hopes to build a nutritional database of 1 million people, provide individualized health prevention strategies, and develop personalized diet advice based on genetics, culture, and environment.
Personalized health and lifestyle changes may be able to delay and even prevent memory loss in people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study from the University of California — San Francisco. The study found that participants who received personalized coaching experienced a 74% improvement in cognitive testing, a 145% improvement in risk factors, and an 8% improvement in quality of life compared to those who received general educational material. The findings suggest that a personalized approach to health and lifestyle interventions can have a positive impact on cognitive functioning in older adults at high risk for Alzheimer's disease.
A new study reveals that personalized health and lifestyle changes can significantly delay or prevent memory loss in older adults at high risk of Alzheimer’s. The study, involving 172 participants, showed that those receiving personalized coaching to manage risk factors like uncontrolled diabetes and physical inactivity had a 74% cognitive improvement compared to the control group. These findings suggest that tailored interventions targeting individual risk profiles are more effective than generic approaches in reducing Alzheimer’s risk.
Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered health coaching service codenamed "Quartz" that will use data from Apple Watch users to monitor sleep patterns, exercise routines, diet, and emotions, then suggest personalized healthy changes based on the AI's analysis. The coaching tool is set to be rolled out next year if development is completed on time, with an emotion log feature and an unknown aid for nearsightedness to debut later this year. Apple is also working to develop the ability to monitor blood pressure and glucose levels directly through the devices.
A new machine-learning method developed by the University of Surrey and the University of Groningen can predict the body clock by analyzing metabolites in blood, offering personalized sleep and meal plans aligned to our personal biology, reducing risks of illness. The approach uses blood samples to predict circadian timing and offers an easy way to estimate our own circadian rhythms. The technology could help us make better health decisions, including when and how long to sleep.