Core Viewpoint - The rise of health-related live streaming sessions targeting elderly consumers has led to significant financial expenditures on questionable health products, often marketed under the guise of free educational content [1][17]. Group 1: Health Live Streaming Trends - Many health seminars have transitioned from offline to platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou, attracting elderly audiences with vague promises of health benefits [1][2]. - Live streamers often use general phrases like "boost immunity" to market ordinary food items as expensive health products [1][5]. - The content across various live streams is largely similar, focusing on traditional Chinese medicine and dietary advice [3][9]. Group 2: Consumer Behavior and Spending - Elderly individuals, such as Zhang Daqiang and Chen Li, have reported spending thousands on health products after being drawn into live streaming sessions [2][3]. - Zhang Daqiang spent 2880 yuan on a product claimed to benefit chronic health issues after participating in a free health course [2]. - Chen Li initially paid 1 yuan for a health experience program, later spending 6980 yuan on a nutrition training camp [3]. Group 3: Marketing Tactics - Live streamers often claim to provide free resources, but ultimately direct viewers to private groups where they can purchase expensive courses and products [4][16]. - The marketing strategy includes sharing "success stories" to persuade viewers to invest in high-priced health programs [8][17]. - Products promoted in these sessions are often misrepresented, with many not being classified as health supplements despite claims of health benefits [6][10]. Group 4: Regulatory Concerns - Experts have raised concerns about the lack of regulation in live streaming health product promotions, particularly regarding the advertising of medical products [17][18]. - There is a call for clearer guidelines and responsibilities for live streamers to prevent misleading health claims and protect vulnerable consumers [17][18].