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Smart rings can also be excellent fitness trackers.
A smart ring might be a better alternative to wearing a smartwatch to sleep.
Smart sleep-tracking rings are both stylish and functional. However, the best don’t come cheap.
You can get them on Amazon!
I found another one – the Bhutan Gross Happiness Commission that is responsible for maximizing the citizen’s happiness.
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2011/9/22/obsessed-with-happiness
There was also a happiness unit in the UK set up by David Cameron but it was shut down due to funding issues.
It seems like this is a popular idea. The U.K. even has a minister for loneliness.
India also has a ministry of yoga!
https://www.euronews.com/2014/11/10/india-pm-modi-appoints-yoga-minister
There’s also a government department of happiness in India!
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-38741238
The UAE has a ministry for happiness!
AI systems cannot feel human emotions. Therefore, it’s very risky to use them for mental health treatments.
This Los Angeles-based hospital has also launched an AI avatar to offer mental health therapy.
https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/technology/cedars-sinai-creates-avatar-mental-health-treatment
Check out this immersive wellness retreat, where you can interact with an AI-generated mental and spiritual guide.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cindygordon/2024/01/30/replika-launches-new-immersive-ai-wellness-avatar-experience/?sh=60d6826e1fe2
Artificial intelligence is the future of mental health therapy,so you can expect such avatars to become very popular in the near future.
This is so cool! You can get a personalized AI avatar that you can turn to 24/7 when feeling down or in a mental health crisis.
“A refreshing idea! Long flights can be so draining this would be a welcome change.”
“Health and travel combined? Sign me up!”