Inspiration We wanted to create a tool that makes mental and physical wellness more accessible, especially for people who struggle to stay consistent or don’t know where to start. Seeing friends and family deal with stress, burnout, or health issues sparked our idea to build something that could truly help.
What it does Healthify provides personalized wellness plans powered by AI—combining mental health check-ins, fitness goals, nutrition tips, and daily progress tracking. It adapts to user feedback and schedules, helping users build healthier habits at their own pace.
How we built it We used React for the frontend and Node.js with Express for the backend. The AI planner is powered by a custom algorithm using OpenAI’s API, and we store user data securely with MongoDB. We also integrated basic authentication and built a responsive UI for mobile and desktop users.
Challenges we ran into Balancing personalization with simplicity was tough. We also faced challenges fine-tuning the AI’s responses to ensure they were helpful, not generic. Ensuring data privacy and smooth onboarding were also key hurdles.
Accomplishments that we're proud of We’re proud of creating an intuitive and functional prototype that offers real value to users. The AI planner’s ability to adapt to changing user moods and goals was a big win.
What we learned We learned how important user experience is when dealing with sensitive health topics. We also deepened our knowledge of full-stack development, AI integration, and UX design.
What's next for Healthify Next, we’re adding mood prediction, habit-building gamification, and a feature to connect users with certified coaches or therapists. We’re also preparing for beta testing and user feedback rounds.
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