Can Providing the Right Information Influence Our Food Choices? Summary This article discusses the impact of providing the right information at the right time on people’s food choices. The article refers to a simple experiment conducted by the author to examine the relationship between the size of containers and how much people eat. The results …
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Healthy Imagination: Revolutionizing Healthcare through Corporate Wellness Summary Sue Siegels, the corporate VP at General Electric, provides insights into the Healthy Imagination initiative and how it fosters better health for more people by reducing costs and improving access. The corporate wellness program was initiated to combat GE’s rising health costs, which have become a significant …
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How Google uses nudges to improve employee health and wellness Summary The HR team at Google is exploring ways to positively influence the health and wellness of their employees. They recognize that food plays a significant role in their culture and daily lives, and have implemented various strategies to encourage healthier eating habits. One such …
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How technology is transforming the future of healthcare Summary: In this Q&A session, we discuss how technology is transforming the healthcare industry. We talk about the increasing use of sensors and algorithms to monitor and diagnose health issues, as well as the possibility of algorithmic drugs and medical devices. Table of Contents: Introduction What is …
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The Future of Wearable Technology and Sensors: Unlocking New Senses and Signals Summary The speaker discusses the potential for wearable technology and sensors to unlock new senses and signals that can be interpreted and made meaningful to individuals. They believe that biometrics, which are traditionally understood as medicalized numbers coming from the body, will become …
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Origin Story of Quantified Self: Exploring Personal Health and Wellness Data Summary The origin story of Quantified Self is the focus of this Q&A blog post between an expert and a questioner. The community was founded by individuals who had a shared interest in technology and personal improvement. Today, it has grown into a vast …
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How crises drive change and lead to success stories in the healthcare ecosystem Summary The healthcare ecosystem is complex, and crises can sometimes become an incentive for change. Patient advocacy groups have a significant role in advocating for better healthcare and have led to success stories, such as the accelerated approval pathway for new HIV …
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Scout: A Revolutionary Educational Device for Personal Health Summary Scanadu’s Scout is an exciting new device that can help individuals monitor their vital statistics and health indicators through the use of tiny sensors that are 3D printed. Scout serves as an educational tool that helps people beyond what has been available in the past, and …
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Synthetic Biology: Designing and Creating Entire Genomes Summary In this Q&A session, we discuss the field of synthetic biology, which involves designing and creating entire genomes in the computer and then synthesizing it in DNA to insert into a recipient cell. The aim is to change the recipient cell’s genetic software to make a new …
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Barriers to Adoption of InTouch Telehealth in Healthcare Summary In this Q&A, we explore the barriers to the adoption of telehealth technology, specifically the RP7 robot and RPVita, at InTouch Health. We discuss the varying attitudes of doctors towards using the technology and the need to address these barriers to enable successful implementation of new …
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