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    HEALTH & WELLNESS                                                     AUGUST 28, 2026      |  The Indian Eye 42

                   30 Minutes of Exercise Help                                                                      MSC World Asia

                                                                                                                       to Introduce
                  Keep the Brain Sharp: Study                                                                             Expanded

                                                                                                                          Wellness

                  egular physical activity may do                                                                        Experience
                  more for the brain than simply
            Rimproving fitness, with experts
            pointing to aerobic exercise, strength                                                                        SC  Cruises’  new  flagship,
            training and mind-body workouts as                                                                            MSC World Asia, is set
            useful tools for supporting memory,                                                                   Mto introduce an expand-
            focus and overall cognitive health.                                                                   ed wellness offering when it begins
                Recent research cited by Wom-                                                                     Mediterranean sailings in Decem-
            en’s Health suggests that even rela-                                                                  ber  2026,  bringing  a  wider  range  of
            tively modest amounts of exercise                                                                     fitness,  spa  and  relaxation  facilities
            can produce measurable cognitive                                                                      to the cruise experience. The ship is
            benefits.                                                                                             scheduled to begin seven-night itiner-
                A 2025 meta-review involving                                                                      aries from December 4, 2026, calling
            about  258,000  people  found  that                                                                   at destinations including Barcelona,
            low- to moderate-intensity exercise,                                                                  Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia for
            including sessions lasting less than 30                                                               Rome, Messina and Valletta.
            minutes twice a week, was associated                                                                      A key feature will be the MSC
            with improvements in general cogni-                                                                   Aurea Spa, which will include a large
            tion, memory and executive function                                                                   thermal area and a range of treat-
            within one to three months.                                                                           ments designed around relaxation
                Aerobic activities such as brisk                                                                  and  recovery.  The  wellness  pro-
            walking, running, cycling and swim-                                                                   gramme is expected to go beyond
            ming appear particularly useful for   Researchers therefore increasingly   For  adults,  widely  used  physi-  conventional spa services, with facil-
            cognition  and  memory.  Experts  say   suggest combining different forms of   cal-activity recommendations call   ities and therapies including dry flo-
            these activities can improve blood   exercise rather than relying on a sin-  for at least 150 minutes of moderate   tation, whole-body cryotherapy and
            flow and cardiovascular fitness, while   gle workout style.         aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vig-  infrared  treatments.  Personalised
            regular  exercise  may  also  influence   The  benefits  may  not  require   orous activity each week, alongside   services will also form part of the of-
            brain chemistry and inflammation.  lengthy  daily  gym  sessions.  Experts   muscle-strengthening activity on two   fering, with skin and scalp analysis,
                Strength training may offer a   cited by Women’s Health note that   days.                         foot biomechanics assessments and
            different  set  of  benefits,  including   even a short period of activity can   Exercise, however, is only one   consultations intended to help guests
            support for overall cognitive func-  temporarily improve attention and   part of protecting brain health. Ad-  tailor their wellness routines.
            tion and mental control. Meanwhile,   mental performance, while consis-  equate sleep, healthy eating, stress   The ship will also feature a mod-
            mind-body exercises such as yoga   tent exercise appears more import-  management, social connection and   ern fitness area equipped with Techn-
            and  tai  chi  have  been linked with   ant for maintaining cognitive health   mental stimulation also contribute to   ogym equipment, functional training
            improvements in focus and learning.   over time.                    long-term cognitive wellbeing.    spaces and instructor-led classes. The
                                                                                                                  panoramic gym will allow passengers
                                                                                                                  to maintain their exercise routines
                         AI expands patient capacity for                                                          while travelling, while dedicated re-
                                                                                                                  laxation areas will provide opportu-
                                 healthcare professionals                                                         nities to unwind between activities.
                                                                                                                      The thermal facilities are expect-
                                                                                                                  ed to include several distinct experi-
                                                                                                                  ences, such as saunas, steam rooms,
                  rtificial intelligence is increas-  healthcare professionals and 2,004   71% of clinicians reported improved   a snow room, a Himalayan salt room,
                  ingly helping India’s health-  patients, with the surveys conducted   workflow  efficiency  through  AI-en-  sensory showers, whirlpools and
            Acare professionals manage        between February and April 2026.  abled  tools.  The  technology  is  in-  relaxation  areas.  The  ship  will  also
            larger patient loads, with 71% saying   The report also found growing   creasingly being used to support de-  offer adult-only Zen pools, adding
            AI has increased their capacity to   confidence  in  AI’s  potential  to  im-  cision-making, streamline workflows   quieter spaces alongside its broader
            see more patients, according to the   prove  healthcare  outcomes.  About   and create more time for patient in-  recreational facilities.
            Philips  Future  Health  Index  2026.   85%  of  Indian  healthcare  profes-  teractions.                 The wellness focus complements
            Among those reporting an increase,   sionals said AI could improve pa-  The  findings  suggest  that  AI  is   MSC World Asia’s wider leisure of-
            clinicians said they were able to see   tient outcomes, up from 76% in the   shifting from an emerging technol-  fering. The ship will have seven pools
            a median of 10 additional patients a   previous  year’s  report.  In  addition,   ogy to a practical support system in   and 13 whirlpool baths, including the
            week.                             80% believed AI could help expand   healthcare.                     indoor Coral Cove pool with a re-
                The  findings  are  based  on   access to quality healthcare in un-  Philips said responsible imple-  tractable glass roof and the outdoor
            Philips’  2026  Future  Health  Index,   derserved and rural communities.  mentation,  combined  with  human   Manila Bay pool. The expanded well-
            which surveyed more than 2,000        AI is also being credited with   clinical judgement, will be critical   ness facilities reflect the cruise indus-
            healthcare  professionals  and  over   reducing  the  administrative  burden   to ensuring that productivity gains   try’s growing emphasis on combining
            20,000 patients across 10 countries.   on  healthcare  workers.  Globally,   translate  into  accessible,  efficient   leisure, fitness and personal wellbe-
            In India, the study covered 200   the Future Health Index found that   and higher-quality patient care.  ing during holidays at sea.

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