The Importance of Continuous Improvement and Staying Focused as an Olympic Athlete

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The Importance of Continuous Improvement and Staying Focused as an Olympic Athlete Summary In this Q&A article, we speak with an Olympic athlete who shares their experiences and insights on the life of an elite competitor. They discuss the importance of staying focused and the benefits of simplicity when it comes to training. The athlete …

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The Decathlete’s Guide to Maximizing Performance and Scoring Points

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The Decathlete’s Guide to Maximizing Performance and Scoring Points Summary Get an insider’s view of the decathlon from a world-class athlete who shares his experiences, strategies, and dedication to the multi-disciplinary event. The conversation highlights the scoring system, a typical decathlon, and the importance of trial and error in nutrition and hydration during the two-day, …

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Shifting Costs and Consumerism in Healthcare

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Shifting Costs and Consumerism in Healthcare Summary This Q&A discusses the impact of market forces on healthcare costs and how consumerism can lead to a shift in healthcare behaviors. The speaker explains how the lack of transparency in pricing for medical procedures and services has contributed to a culture of not caring about healthcare costs. …

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The Magic Carpet and Gamification of Healthcare: Keeping Tabs on Our Loved Ones and Ourselves

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The Magic Carpet and Gamification of Healthcare: Keeping Tabs on Our Loved Ones and Ourselves Summary In this Q&A article, we look at the possibility of using devices like the Magic Carpet, Upban, Jawbone, and Body Media to help monitor our health and the health of our loved ones. By creating a baseline and tracking …

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The Importance of Measuring: A Conversation with Tim Ferriss

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The Importance of Measuring: A Conversation with Tim Ferriss Summary In this Q&A, Tim Ferriss discusses the importance of measuring various aspects of the body for personal growth and development. He shares his experiences with different methods of gathering data and emphasizes the importance of not only having data, but also having actionable information. The …

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Improving Public Health through Certificate Program: Insights from a designer and architect

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Improving Public Health through Certificate Program: Insights from a designer and architect Summary This article delves into the importance of designing built environments like hospitals that improve public health and population health. The article explores the notion of creating a certification program for this purpose, similar to LEED certification for green building. The speaker emphasizes …

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Designing Ergonomic and Functional Hospital Furniture: A Q&A with Michael Graves

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Designing Ergonomic and Functional Hospital Furniture: A Q&A with Michael Graves Summary: Michael Graves, a renowned architect and designer, has designed hospital furniture that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. This article discusses the design process and inspiration behind the furniture, as well as the importance of considering the needs of patients and hospital staff. …

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Tracking Habits and Behaviors: The Pros and Cons of Hoarding

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Tracking Habits and Behaviors: The Pros and Cons of Hoarding Summary In this article, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of hoarding personal data in an attempt to track behaviors and habits over time. The discussion centers around a biennial report created by the author where he attempted to document every place he went along …

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The Future of Medicine: Personalized Healthcare through Genetics and Technology

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The Future of Medicine: Personalized Healthcare through Genetics and Technology Summary In this Q&A with Dr. S, co-founder of the Scripps Translational Science Institute, he discusses the potential of genetic testing and personalized medicine. He acknowledges the potential benefits of consumers and patients having access to their DNA data, but notes that governmental agencies have …

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Q&A: Watson’s Role in the Doctor’s Office

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Q&A: Watson’s Role in the Doctor’s Office Summary In this blog post, we will explore the role of Watson, the cognitive computing system developed by IBM, in the healthcare industry. Our expert, Dr. Chaudhur, explains how Watson can help reduce the cognitive burden of healthcare and medicine by providing support for different reasoning tasks that …

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