- 22/04/2026
- HealthMotiv
- I GL
The AI as an ally of longevity: Reflections from our CEO, Teresa Lozano, in La Vanguardia
We break down below the key points from her contribution, which explains how AI—far from dehumanizing care—is becoming the “bridge” toward a more personalized and preventive form of medicine.
1. The challenge: More years, but with more quality
Spain is heading toward a scenario in which 1 in every 3 people will be over 60 within the next decade. Faced with the rise of chronic diseases and the strain on healthcare resources, Dr. Lozano is clear:
“For this segment of the population, which values autonomy and safety so highly, AI offers an opportunity to live longer, with a better quality of life, and in the place of their choosing.”
At HealthMotiv, we believe technology should be “invisible in its complexity but evident in its benefit”: less uncertainty and more peace of mind, 24/7.
2. A “Super-Eye” for prevention and diagnosis
AI does not replace physicians; it gives them capabilities that were once unthinkable. Teresa Lozano de Arcenegui highlights three critical areas where AI is already a clinical reality:
Medical Imaging: Algorithms that act as a “second radiologist” in breast cancer screenings or detect diabetic retinopathy to prevent blindness.
Real-time Remote Monitoring (Facial Scan): By simply looking at a smartphone camera, it is possible to analyze blood flow, monitor vital signs, and detect undiagnosed hypertension or diabetes, for example.
The “Queen Pathology”: Diabetes. AI predicts glucose crises and autonomously adjusts insulin pumps.
3. Ending loneliness and the digital divide
One of the most human points in the interview addresses loneliness, whose impact on physical health is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Here, AI acts as a “sentinel of emotional well-being”:
Voice interfaces: They allow technology to adapt to humans, not the other way around. An assistant that asks “How did you sleep today?” or suggests going for a walk because it’s sunny helps reduce the feeling of emptiness at home.
Non-invasive safety: Sensors that learn routines and detect anomalies (such as someone not getting up at their usual time) without cameras, discreetly alerting family members.
4. Challenges: Ethics, privacy, and rigor
Not everything goes. Dr. Lozano de Arcenegui stresses that, for the senior population to trust these tools, we must ensure:
Ethical AI: Trained with geriatric-specific data to avoid biases (such as mistaking a naturally slower heart rate in older adults for an anomaly).
Data sovereignty: Ensuring older adults fully understand why their data is collected and never feel “spied on.”
Equitable access: Integrating these solutions into basic insurance plans and public healthcare to prevent deep health inequalities.
Teresa Lozano’s personal testimony
Beyond her role as CEO, Teresa shares her experience as a 58-year-old user. She recalls how, early in her career in 1992, searching for medical information required days in university libraries. Today, AI allows her to access global knowledge in seconds for complex Second Medical Opinion cases, although certainty always comes from the expert in each field and their extensive experience.
But the most striking part is her family experience: “Thanks to Facial Scan technology, we detected a health issue that was beginning to become serious in a very young and close family member, before any symptoms appeared. Today it’s under control. Since then, I can’t stop recommending it.”
In conclusion…
At HealthMotiv, we share our CEO’s vision: the combination of Telemedicine and AI opens the door to 360º well-being. We use technology to make the connection between doctor and patient smarter, faster, and above all, more human.
