Smartwatch data, Al tools fuel 'cyber wellness' trend among young people
智能手表数据和AI工具催生年轻人“赛博养生”热潮
The first thing that Yang Weina, a white-collar worker in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, does every day after waking up is to check the
sleep score on her smartwatch."Probably because I have been working late night shifts in recent weeks, I have consistently been getting low scores of around 75 to 85 out of 100, " said the 32-year-old.浙江省杭州市白领杨维娜(音译)每天醒来后的第一件事,就是查看智能手表上的睡眠评分。“可能是最近几周一直在上晚班,我的睡眠评分一直偏低,满分100分,通常只有75到85分左右。”这位32岁的上班族表示。
"The score explains how I feel during the day - my heart races at times, and I feel a bit woozy, especially in the afternoons. So I'm considering taking melatonin or visiting a sleep clinic."“分数也解释了我白天的身体状态:有时会心悸还会有点头晕,下午尤其明显。所以我在考虑服用褪黑素,或是去睡眠门诊看看。”
The rise of wearable technology
and artificial intelligence has made it easier for increasingly health-conscious young people to gather information about their bodies and access health advice, fueling a new trend that some netizens have dubbed "cyber wellness".可穿戴设备技术与人工智能的兴起,让越来越注重健康的年轻人能更便捷地了解自身身体状况、获取健康建议,也催生了被网友称作“赛博养生”的新潮流。
Lin Yiran, 28, told Beijing Daily that every morning she takes a photo of her tongue and sends it to an Al medical diagnosis platform to assess her physical condition. In traditional Chinese medicine, the tongue is believed to reflect several aspects of overall health.28岁的林怡然(音译)在接受《北京日报》采访时说,她每天早上都会拍一张舌苔照片,上传到AI 问诊平台来评估自己的身体状况。中医认为,舌苔能反映整体健康的多个方面。
Lin said that she brews barley water if the Al report suggests a thick, greasy coating indicating dampness, and drinks rose tea if it suggests liver qi stagnation -a TCM concept that is linked to emotional imbalance.林怡然说,如果AI诊断显示舌苔厚腻、体内有湿气,她就会煮大麦水饮用:若提示肝气郁结(这个中医概念常和情绪失调相关),她就会喝玫瑰花茶调理。
Doctors noted that such tools can be helpful for basic monitoring, but should not replace medical diagnosis. Zhang Jin, director of the disease prevention center at Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, said that digital tools can offer early health alerts. "Many people don't have time to see a doctor, " Zhang said. "Using apps and self-study to get an early, basic read about one's condition can help catch
problems early."医生表示,这类工具可用于基础健康监测,但不能替代专业医疗诊断。中国中医科学院西苑医院预防保健中心主任张瑾表示,数字化工具能够起到健康预警的作用。“很多人没有时间去医院就诊。”张瑾说,“借助APP和自我监控了解身体基础状况,有助于及早发现健康隐患。”
Jiang Quan, director of
rheumatology at Guang'anmen
Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, also supported the use of smart devices for tracking one's health. Jiang said that data
from wearables can help people
understand how lifestyle habits- such as keeping late hours, stress-inducing routines and prolonged sitting - affect their bodies.中国中医科学院广安门医院风湿免疫科主任江荃也支持使用智能设备进行健康监测。江荃表示,可穿戴设备的数据能帮助人们了解熬夜、高压作息、久坐等生活习惯对身体造成的影响。
But she also urged caution.
"Repeatedly checking the same
parameters can lead to anxietyand insomnia, " Jiang added. "That can end up draining your energy and upsetting your physical and mental balance."同时她也提醒大众要保持理性。“反复查看同样的身体指标,反而容易引发焦虑和失眠。”江荃补充道,“最终只会消耗精力,打乱身心平衡。”
Data from smartwatches andhealth apps should be treated as early warnings, not diagnoses. "If you feel unwell or see abnormal readings, go to a hospital for a proper examination, " she said.智能手表和健康APP的数据只应当作健康预警参考,不能当作诊断结果。她说:“一旦身体感到不适,或是看到读数出现异常,一定要去医院做正规检查。”
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