Natalie Falshaw, MSc, Operations and Communications Associate at ESPM, at an event to explore sustainable longevity, focusing on the merger of HealthTech and FinTech.
The next 5th ARK Longevity Week The event, organized by Aging Research at King’s (ARK) in collaboration with the European Society for Preventive Medicine (ESPM) and the Longevity Science Foundation, aims to explore sustainable longevity, focusing on the merger of HealthTech and FinTech to improve well-being and improve finances. stability and empower people to live longer, healthier lives.
With an aging global population and increasing life expectancy, the pursuit of sustainable longevity is more relevant than ever.
Sustainable longevity is a multifaceted challenge that requires our attention from many angles. Closing the health and vitality gap is essential to easing severe economic and financial stress, and in the age of cutting-edge technology, two sectors are poised to contribute to significant progress in this regard: HealthTech and FinTech.
HealthTech and the Longevity Equation
HealthTech plays a central role in redefining our approach to health care. With a range of tools, from wearable fitness trackers to telemedicine platforms, technology allows individuals to proactively monitor and improve their well-being. While many research initiatives aim to extend healthy lifespans, such as continuous monitoring, cryotherapy, nanotechnology and robotics, it is crucial to bridge the fundamental gap between our digital capabilities and current infrastructure health data.
One of the main priorities is the democratization of health care. This involves improving access to personal medical data for doctors and patients, facilitating informed and collaborative decision-making. It encourages patients to actively participate in the management of their health. The integration of AI and advanced data analytics will enable healthcare providers to leverage available information, extract high-resolution insights, and evolve our existing reactive healthcare model to a proactive and preventative approach to health promotion. This transformation will open the door to early interventions and promote healthier aging.
FinTech for financial well-being
Financial stability plays a vital role in ensuring lasting longevity. Financial management is essential. A recent study found that people who engage in long-term financial planning have a lower mortality risk, even after adjusting for variables such as demographics, income, and self-reported life expectancy. These findings have implications for financial decision-making and suggest that those who plan for the future tend to report better overall health, particularly among those less financially advantaged.
Furthermore, Previous search consistently associates lower socioeconomic status with reduced life expectancy due to limited access to health care and the psychological burden of economic inequality.
The relationship between financial well-being and health is closer than you might think. Unfortunately, the system is failing those who need it and the problem is getting worse. Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, improving access to affordable healthcare, and investing in research and development to promote healthier, more financially secure lives can help reshape sustainable longevity as part of our future.
The link between HealthTech and FinTech for sustainable longevity
The synergy between HealthTech and FinTech presents the potential to seamlessly combine healthcare and wealth management solutions. Discussions on the possible implications and practical implementations of this sectoral merger, particularly to improve consumers’ health throughout their lives, are particularly crucial at this stage.
So, ARK Longevity Week Eventorganized in partnership with the European Society of Preventive Medicine and the Scientific Foundation for Longevity, will connect to the intersection of HealthTech and FinTech. It will explore how the convergence of these two sectors can provide predictive models for health outcomes, financial projections and ultimately enable individuals to make informed decisions about their future.
Throughout the day, esteemed experts and pioneers in their respective fields will share insights on these converging themes to advance sustainable longevity. Through their academic rigor and industry expertise, these collaborations are paving the way for cutting-edge technologies and services aimed at promoting healthier, more financially secure lives.
Svitlana Surodina, CEO of Skeinwill look at the role of data streams in advancing our understanding of longevity and how they fuel the longevity ecosystem, while Christina Cooper of Mastercard United Kingdom will explore the transformative potential of data and digitalization to reinvent healthcare. Nathan Berkley, CEO of Health Muhdowith Imran Khan, founder Transform nowand Glen Thurgood, CEO of Humans, an innovative employee wellness platform providing data-driven insights and educational content, will discuss innovative approaches to tracking biological age for workplace wellness and financial longevity. Philipp Gut, Head of Data Science and Precision Nutrition at Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences, will explore the hot topic of personalized nutrition and the role of data science in shaping a healthier future. Finally, Manish Saxena, co-director of William Harvey Heart Center and Deputy Director of Research at Barts Health NHS Trust, will explore the impact of digital technologies on monitoring cardiovascular health applications in the clinic and community.
Look forward to
The 5th edition of ARK Longevity Week will be a platform where thought leaders, researchers and innovators come together to imagine a future where longevity is not just about adding years to life, but about adding life over the years. By embracing the convergence of HealthTech and FinTech, attendees will understand how they can take control of their health, finances, and ultimately, longevity. As the event unfolds, it promises to be a source of inspiration for a better and more sustainable future for all.
Sustainable Longevity: Harnessing Consumer Health Technologies and FinTechs
November 17, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Franklin-Wilkins Building, KCL Waterloo Campus, London
Natalie Falshaw, MSc, health research consultant and writer
Natalie is a private health research consultant who helps individuals learn more about their unique biological makeup and empowers them to take control of their health and well-being through evidence-based information. She also writes articles to discuss and disseminate complex ideas about metabolic health, longevity, and the microbiome to raise awareness of modifiable risk factors with the goal of inspiring readers to make lifestyle changes to prevent or manage disease chronicles.
With a BSc in Neuroscience from the University of Leeds and an MSc in Microbiome Research from King’s College London where she undertook her research project in the Department of Twins and Genetic Epidemiology, Natalie is well versed systems biology, the gut-brain axis, the role of the microbiome in health, disease and epigenetics, meaning her niche cross-functional skills put her in a strong position to contribute to meaningful change through to his voluntary work with the European Society of Preventive Medicine in partnership with Aging Research at King’s.
