This article reflects insights prepared for International Self-Care Day (July 24), shared with our readers shortly after the event.
July 24th is International Self-Care Day, established in 2011 by the International Self-Care Foundation. The date—7/24—symbolizes that self-care should be practiced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As daily life grows increasingly fast-paced, this message is more relevant than ever. In a world where healthcare systems are under strain and preventable conditions are on the rise, the importance of taking charge of one’s own health cannot be overstated.
Modern Lifestyle Challenges in Health
Modern lifestyles—marked by long sedentary hours, poor dietary habits, rising stress levels, sleep deprivation, and screen overexposure—are contributing to a silent epidemic of preventable health problems. From hypertension and obesity to anxiety and respiratory issues, we’re witnessing the consequences of chronic neglect of personal well-being.
Many people today struggle with:
Irregular sleep schedules and digital overstimulation
Lack of physical activity due to desk-bound work
Dietary imbalances and excessive processed food intake
High levels of work-related stress and burnout
These lifestyle factors can compound over time, leading to conditions such as high blood pressure, respiratory issues, and even cardiac irregularities. Without regular monitoring or early detection, these risks often go unnoticed—until they escalate. That’s why self-care is not just a wellness trend — it’s a necessity.
Why Self-Care Matters More Than Ever
Self-care today is about being proactive. Ideally, having regular medical checkups every month would be best to monitor your health and create a health record that can be accessed at any time. However, this is easier said than done. In the hectic pace of life, it is difficult for people to find time in advance to book a medical check-up every month. Also, the cost it accumulates over the times is not a small amount.
That’s where home-use medical devices play a key role, allowing individuals to integrate simple yet powerful health monitoring habits into daily life.
With the support of modern medical devices, users can now monitor key health indicators conveniently at home:
Blood pressure — for hypertension risk management
Body temperature — for infection screening
SpO₂ (oxygen saturation) — vital for respiratory wellness
ECG — to detect arrhythmias and cardiac irregularities
The Joytech Approach to Everyday Self-Care
At Joytech Healthcare, we develop intuitive, clinically reliable devices that enable everyday self-monitoring. Our portfolio includes:
