# Bodily DeTECHtion Gamified health in Japan moves beyond monitoring. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Nov 25, 2016 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/bodily-detechtion ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Bodily DeTECHtion trend? **Bodily DeTECHtion:** Gamified technology in the health industry has just hit the mainstream in North America. In Japan, the idea of monitoring the self goes a step further with detection technology dedicated to various areas of health. This shows an equally effective and engaging way to use gamification that skews more toward sensibility than novelty. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 14, 2015 to Jul 4, 2016 - Published: Nov 25, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Themes within the Bodily DeTECHtion trend ### Gamified Health Monitoring Gamified technology is employed to monitor bodily processes to effectively promote sensibility in the health industry. ### Personalized Health Devices There is a growing market for personalized health devices that are specifically designed to combat allergies. ### Neurofeedback Technology Neurofeedback technology allows for the implantation of memories, allowing for potential treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. ## What the Bodily DeTECHtion trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Gamification and personalized devices are predicted to be the primary drivers of innovation in the healthcare industry. ### For Aging Care The increasing aging population presents vast opportunities for innovation in the care-taking sector with wearable tech and personalized devices. ### For Mental Health The development of neurofeedback technology may potentially bring about ground-breaking developments in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. ## Workshop question How can your brand help consumers reach their goals in a way that's enjoyable? ## Trend signals for Bodily DeTECHtion Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 50%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 56% - Activity: 50% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Bodily DeTECHtion trend 4 featured examples from Oct 14, 2015 to Jul 4, 2016. - [Defecation-Predicting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pants): This Smart Pants Gadget Tells Its Wearer When to Go to the Washroom (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge healthcare technologies that integrate smart wearables, AI, and IoT to improve patient monitoring, diagnostics, and overall… - [Hay Fever-Fighting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pollen-allergy): This Personal Micro-Current Stick Helps Those With a Pollen Allergy (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare industry can explore the development of personalized micro-current devices for various medical conditions, not limited to hay fever relief. - [Allergy-Detecting Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allergydetecting-temporary-tattoos): A Restaurant in Japan Tests Foreigners Reaction to Buckwheat (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food industry can benefit from the trend towards creating allergy-detecting products by developing new solutions for detecting allergens in food. - [Artificial Memory Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurofeedback): 'Neurofeedback' Allows False Memories to Be Added to the Brain (Category: Unique) Implication: The neuroscience industry can capitalize on the development of neurofeedback technology to enhance understanding and treatment of the brain. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)