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AUGMENTE
BODY
Biology
How Technology Is Helping Us Thrive
Fi昀琀y years ago, the idea of blending
our biology with technology seemed
like pure science 昀椀c琀椀on. Today, it’s
becoming reality. From smartwatches
that nudge us to move, to AI apps that
coach us on sleep, we’re entering an era
where high-tech tools ac琀椀vely boost our
health and abili琀椀es. Experts describe it
as a new partnership between biology
and technology – shi昀琀ing the goal from
simply surviving to truly thriving. In
other words, instead of just trea琀椀ng
illness, we’re using innova琀椀on to
enhance our everyday lives.
WEARABLE TECH
Your Body’s Personal Assistant
Wearable devices like smartwatches, 昀椀tness
bands and even smart rings have quickly
become everyday health companions. In
fact, about one in three people globally –
and a similar propor琀椀on in Australia – now
use wearables to track their health. These
gadgets do far more than count steps. They
monitor heart rate, sleep quality, stress
levels and more, beeping gently when
you’ve been si琀�ng too long or when it’s
琀椀me to take a deep breath. Essen琀椀ally,
it’s like having a personal trainer and
