IN PHOTOS: 5 popular ways that people biohack for a healthy lifestyle

Biohacking is a DIY approach that involves the intentional modification of one's biology through lifestyle changes, diet, technology, or other means to enhance physical and cognitive performance

Updated On: 2024-03-18 05:01 PM IST

Compiled by : Nascimento Pinto

According to a recent IANS report, Google searches for ‘biohacking’ have grown by 900 per cent over the last 90 days. The wellness trend is particularly observed among Gen-Z and Millennials, according to experts. Photos Courtesy: Pixabay/Istock

Optimising sleep 
Optimising sleep cycle and quality for improving quality of life using tracking devices, and wearables benefits of which are longevity and low incidence of diseases.

Elimination diets and intermittent fasting 
Adaptive stress or physiological stress promotes health benefits like DNA repair, and autophagy and decreases inflammation. Short-term fasting promotes weight loss, improves insulin sensitivity, and corrects lipid profile and blood pressure by improving metabolic health.

Strength training for healthy aging
Studies have shown that strength training improves muscle mass and conserves bone density preventing frailty, fall risk, and related complications.

Meditation
It can be termed as the best bio-hack as it is non-invasive but has immense benefits like improving cardiac health, reducing stress, improving immunity, and achieving a state of calmness and mental well-being. Regular practice of meditation can keep the stress under control and maintain cortisol levels making one more tolerant to stressful situations.

 

Ecotherapy
Spending time in a natural environment opens our brain to many questions, promoting healing and a positive attitude.

Technology
Wearables like smartwatches, and continuous glucose monitors not only help in updating one's health status but also prompt continued efforts to improve health.

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