How new Technologies are Improving Our Wellbeing

Conversations about technology often focus on the problems it creates, but there are lots of ways that new developments are really helping us. This is especially true in the area of health and wellbeing, where many unsolved problems remain and older treatments often fall short of the mark. Many of these treatments are simple and affordable enough for you to integrate them into your life without needing any kind of specialized help, enabling you to improve the way that you take care of yourself.

AI Counseling

Could talking to a computer help to improve your mental health? This might sound odd – early attempts at creating AI analysts were not very impressive, but the technology has advanced dramatically since then. The new generation can converse like humans and are designed to be particularly good at delivering specific types of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). They’re getting very good feedback from their patients. Although it’s not for everyone, there are two big advantages to this type of treatment. Firstly, you can do it from your home, so if you’re feeling so stressed that going out takes a big effort, you won’t have to worry about that. If it’s difficult to get privacy at home, you can do it through your phone in a location of your choice. Secondly, you can share your thoughts in the absolute confidence that you won’t be judged or disapproved of, because your therapist doesn’t have opinions or a moral stance. Instead, you’ll simply get the support you need.

Exercise Monitors

Exercise monitors have been with us for a while now, but they’re constantly evolving so that we can use them for more and more types of exercise. From a simple wrist or ankle band that tells you how much you’re moving and how many calories you’re burning, to a bike computer that can tell you how fast you’ve been cycling and how much effort you’ve been making when out and about, they make it much easier to keep track of the exercise you’re getting. Water-resistant versions are now available for swimming, and high-end monitors can send you lots of useful data about your pulse, circulation and other metabolic feedback. You can even get devices to wear when you’re asleep that monitor the type and quality of sleep you’re getting so that you can make adjustments in your bedroom to improve your overall health.

CBD Treatments

Cannabis has been used in medicine in various folk traditions for a long time, but the ability to extract CBD has recently yielded much more sophisticated treatments that enable you to enjoy its health benefits without interference with your ability to think. It’s easy to purchase from an online store, and any good CBD store will offer it in multiple forms so that you can choose the method of consumption that suits you best. CBD helps you to relax, easing taut or cramped muscles and improving sleep. It also reduces psychological stress, and many people find that it’s a highly effective treatment for anxiety, even where other treatments haven’t worked. It’s helpful in treating chronic pain, and it can reduce nausea in people undergoing chemotherapy. Many doctors are enthusiastic about it because it doesn’t interact with many other drugs, though you should always ask your doctor for advice if you’re receiving other treatment.

Help with Healthy Eating

Sticking to a diet is hard. It’s difficult to get what you need to feel satisfied and to keep coming up with new ideas for suitable meals. What if your refrigerator could do that for you? Recently developed smart refrigerator technology means that you don’t have to worry about keeping track of what you have stored because it will do that for you, warning you if it’s getting too old. If you have allergies or you’re supposed to avoid certain foods, it will take that into account, and it will search the internet so that it can provide you with nutritious and mouth-watering recipe suggestions based on what you’ve already bought. This makes it easy to produce healthy meals, even when different family members have different needs. You can specify a preferred calorie count or limit the amount of fats or sugars you consume, and you can receive alerts when it’s time to buy more of your favorite ingredients.

Between them, these technologies show that we can all benefit from progress at a fundamental level. What could be more important than improving our health and wellbeing? These technologies promise us healthier and happier lives.