AI Opens the Door to Active Longevity in Russia
Scientists develop an AI-driven system that predicts age-related changes before symptoms appear—paving the way for preventive medicine and longer, healthier lives.
Russian researchers from Neimark University and the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics have unveiled a groundbreaking project that uses artificial intelligence to forecast and prevent age-related decline in motor activity. The system aims to extend not just lifespan, but healthspan—the number of years people remain active and independent.
The concept centers on personalized preventive medicine. Instead of treating the consequences of aging—like tremors or loss of balance—the AI system predicts them early and helps prevent their onset. It integrates data from wearable sensors (such as smartwatches), EEG results, and MRI scans to detect neurobiomarkers, or subtle early signals of potential health issues.
From Treatment to Prevention
The initiative spans all stages of care—from continuous real-life monitoring to high-tech rehabilitation.
The project demonstrates how AI can transform healthcare for older adults, moving the focus from intervention to prevention and long-term well-being. Supporting this shift, Neimark University’s new IT campus in Nizhny Novgorod is already training specialists in artificial intelligence to develop the next generation of life-extending technologies.
