Health Update: How AI and Technology Are Redefining Personal Wellness – APN News – What Experts Say

By Rishikesh Kumar, Founder, Xtraliving

For many years, people measured wellness through surface-level markers. A good workout, a clean diet, or a few hours of sleep were seen as signs that everything was on track. Modern science has revealed something quite different. Health is a layered system. It reflects movement quality, recovery, breath efficiency, metabolic rhythm, emotional load, and a wide range of internal signals that most people rarely examine.

Many people misjudge their own health, which creates a need for clearer and more reliable tools. AI and modern assessment technology now help fill this gap. At Xtraliving, this change is already part of our daily work and supports our goal of making accurate health insights available to everyone.

A growing need for precise health understanding

Modern life is more sedentary and stressful, leading many to overlook early signs of imbalance in posture, breathing, mobility, and metabolism. Individuals typically become aware of the issue only when pain or fatigue sets in. AI assists in recognizing the problem early on. Computer vision examines motions and identifies the underlying stress, while wearable information indicates sleep, heart rate, breathing, and the process of recovery. When combined with in-depth analysis, a comprehensive understanding of what the body requires is achieved.

The application of AI in creating personal wellness strategies

AI is very good at recognizing patterns in large amounts of health-related information. It pits specific data against overall research patterns and identifies connections that would not be noticed through a manual search. Patterns in breathing rates may indicate nervous system overload. Repetitive motion errors could increase the potential for injury. Variations in heart rate variability could indicate subpar recovery and increasing levels of metabolic stress.

At Xtraliving, these insights inform tailored plans rather than general advice. When AI studies a person’s movement screen, the system highlights exact restrictions and their likely causes. When the metabolic profile is added, the picture becomes more complete. The final plan addresses strength, mobility, breathing, nutrition support, and recovery in a way that fits the individual’s real physiology.

India’s first AI-powered functional wellness centre

An important milestone for the country came with the launch of India’s first AI powered functional wellness centre. This centre was created by Xtraliving in partnership with Raheja Mindspace in Hyderabad. The center employs state-of-the-art assessment systems to provide people with access to scientific wellness technology that is normally only available to athletes or medical research institutions.

Every guest is provided with a full health analysis, which takes into account movement, metabolism, stress, sleep, breathing, and posture. The AI system compiles all of the information into a health report. People leave with a simple understanding of what their bodies need for long-term health and a practical plan to help them reach it.

Why this shift matters for media and public health conversations

Media outlets today play a major role in shaping how people understand wellness. Many stories still focus on weight loss, quick routines, or trending diets. While these subjects attract attention, they rarely address the true reasons behind health struggles. AI-supported wellness has created a new paradigm in conversations surrounding wellness.

Once health writers like journalists or non-health professionals have a solid foundation of science and data, they can cover a wide variety of health topics. These broader topics include Basic Health & Wellness Topics, Preventive Care, Movement Quality, Stress Analysis, and Metabolism Tracking. In this environment, there is a greater opportunity for both the reader and the writer to access accurate information and examples of real-world usage from Xtraliving.

Making scientific wellness accessible to all

Many believe advanced health technology is only for athletes, yet everyday people benefit even more from early insights. Small issues in movement, breathing, energy, or sleep often go unnoticed until they grow into long-term problems. AI assessments help detect these concerns early.

Xtraliving aims to bring these tools to families and busy professionals who may not have much time for health management. Quick assessments, clear reports, and personalised guidance make it easier for people to understand their needs and improve their wellbeing without confusion.

The future of personal wellness

Technology will not replace coaches or medical experts. It will enhance their work by giving clear data that helps them guide and support each person more effectively. This blend of human insight and AI will shape the future of wellness. AI based assessments are expected to become common in preventive care, helping schools improve posture, workplaces reduce stress, and fitness centres design safer programs. The availability of personalised health data will help to empower individuals with greater knowledge regarding their individual health.

An Improved level of Health Awareness

Health awareness is moving away from guessing, to an understanding based upon scientific evidence due to the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence, making Health measurable and unique to each individual.

Xtraliving has enabled people to access the most accurate, credible health information possible. Without this access to reliable health data, people have no real idea what their own health requires to function at an optimum level.

Once the individuals are aware of what their bodies require then people will be better able to make better informed decisions regarding their health and well-being. When communities understand health better, they build lasting habits. This direction points to a future where more individuals can reach their full potential.

Technology as a tool for better coaching, not information overload

While technology has made health data more accessible, it has also created a new challenge, information overload. Many individuals now track steps, sleep scores, heart rate, calories, and recovery metrics, yet remain unsure about what truly matters for their health.

Raw data without context often creates confusion rather than clarity. This is where technology must shift its role. AI-driven assessments should not overwhelm people with numbers, but instead help coaches interpret what is relevant, identify the real problem areas, and filter out the noise.

When technology organises complex information into clear insights, coaches can focus on designing the right solution and guiding behaviour change. Used this way, technology does not add stress, it simplifies health, supports better decisions, and strengthens the impact of human coaching.