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

Updated On: 18 March, 2024 05:01 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

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

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

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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

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.

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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.

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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 agingStudies have shown that strength training improves muscle mass and conserves bone density preventing frailty, fall risk, and related complications.

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

MeditationIt 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.
 

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MeditationIt 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.  

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

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

TechnologyWearables 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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TechnologyWearables 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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High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

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