The Faculty of Medicine of Universitas Sumatera Utara has started piloting the Wellness for Senior Care And Healthy Aging module, since Tuesday (7/11). This module is part of the piloting module and the 4th course of the Erasmus-funded SPIRIT Project at the end of this year, concluding four courses that have been running on various topics and offline methods.

Health problems in the elderly include hearing loss, cataracts, refractive errors, back and neck pain and osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, dementia and depression, which can even be suffered simultaneously.

For this reason, exercise is very necessary for the elderly. Among the sports that are good for the elderly are walking, light jogging, cycling according to their abilities, yoga and light aerobics. Yoga provides an interesting role for the elderly and has optimal benefits. This was explained by Dr. Gaurav Pant, Managing Director of Sportal Corporate Ltv, India, as the guest speaker at the Guest Lecture entitled "Yoga and Biohacking". The event was attended by 65 undergraduate students of the Medical Education Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatra.

Yoga is an ancient practice originating from India, which focuses on physical postures (asanas), breathing control (pranayama), meditation, and philosophical teachings. The main goal of yoga is to achieve a balanced and harmonious state of body, mind, and spirit. It has many health benefits, including flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction and improved mental clarity.

There are different types of Yoga, such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Kundalini, and some more modern creations. Each style emphasizes different aspects of the practice, yet all aim to bring harmony.

Biohacking refers to the application of scientific knowledge, self-experimentation, and lifestyle changes to improve one's physical and mental performance. It involves the use of technology, nutrition, supplements, and various lifestyle modifications to optimize health and well-being. The main goal of biohacking is to "hack" or improve the functioning of the body and mind. This results in better performance, increased longevity, and overall health.

Biohacking techniques can include optimizing sleep, using nootropics (cognitive enhancers), tracking health metrics, using wearables, practicing intermittent fasting, and more. The basic principle of biohacking is to identify areas that require improvement and take proactive steps to improve them.

It is hoped that with the implementation of this public lecture, it will bring more understanding and in-depth knowledge to the participants, about the comprehensive management of old age to bring more quality old age.