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Living longer isn’t all about using tech to eat, sleep and work out better. Dr Gaitanos advocates for a full 360-degree outlook on increasing lifespan
supplements so that they can check if it’s really working for them,” explains Anna Kachurets, Atlas Biomed’s managing director. This ability to use technology to hack our way to good health has also seen the rise of other essential products too. Sleeping well keeps cells young, repairs muscle, maintains a healthy immune system, and drastically cuts the risk of illness such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s, and yet over a third of us (36 per cent) regularly struggle to fall asleep. Products like the Zeez Sleep Pad mimic relaxing alpha frequencies and deep sleep delta frequencies, to let any poor sleeper get some much-needed quality rest. Meanwhile, AI advancements have meant that efficiency and time spent no longer correlate when it comes to working out effectively. In just eight weeks, you can wipe two years off your biological age on the AI-powered CAROL exercise bike. According to research by Dr Lance Dalleck at the High Altitude Exercise Physiology Program at Western Colorado University, simply working out on a CAROL bike for eight minutes and 40 seconds, three times a week will reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by 62 per cent (the same as taking Metformin), reduce blood pressure by 5 per cent, increase good cholesterol by 6 per cent and reduce blood sugar by 2 per cent. But living longer isn’t all about using tech to eat, sleep
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and work out better. And, while Dr Gaitanos advocates a very bespoke approach at his facilities, he also advocates for a full 360-degree outlook on increasing lifespan. “Meditate and practice deep breathing techniques; spend time in natural light, whether it be by a window, balcony or garden,” he says. “But also boost your positive thinking, take care of yourself, learn new things and connect with your loved ones.” A holistic approach, with a connection to nature at its core, is embedded in wellness practice in the East. No wonder then that ‘J-Wellness’, aka Japaneseinspired wellness, has rapidly increased in popularity according to research by the Global Wellness Summit. “In Japanese cultural heritage, nature influences every aspect of daily life,” says Yuki Kiyono, global head of wellness and spa at luxury retreat group Aman. “From plant-based nutrition and medicinal herbs for one’s physical state to achieving inner peace through Shinrinyoku (forest bathing) sessions or onsen (hot spring) bathing.” Aman’s first hot spring destination, Amanemu, enjoys the mineral-rich thermal waters of the surrounding Ise Shima National Park. “We offer hikes along the Kumano Kodo – a Unesco World Heritage Site – and walks along ancient pilgrimage routes at the nearby Kii Mountains. All of which provide the perfect backdrop to ‘taking in the forest atmosphere’
– a practice that combines the healing benefits of mindfulness and nature. You can also indulge in Zazen meditation sessions with a local monk,” explains Yuki. The drive towards longevity doesn’t end when you leave either, as each Amanemu Wellness Immersion also includes a departure consultation. “A practitioner will offer bespoke guidance and provide nutrition and lifestyle advice to enable guests to continue their transformation post-trip,” adds Yuki. The formula to living forever may not yet be in our grasp but we can increasingly use technology and bio data to ‘hack the code’ of life – and prolong it.
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