Tracking My Poo: The Weirdest Thing I’ve Done in Pursuit of Fitness Summary In this article, we delve into the extreme measures taken by some individuals in their quest for fitness. Specifically, we discuss the bizarre practice of tracking one’s excretion to determine their calorie intake and output. We explore the details of this practice, …
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The Health Implications of Network Behavior Summary In this article, we explore the health implications of network behavior and how it affects smoking habits. We discuss the research findings on smoking behavior and how it is influenced by the social networks individuals belong to. Table of Contents The Mystery of Smoking Behavior The Network Story …
The Power of Measurement: What Can We Do With It? Summary In this article, we explore the power of measurement and how it is being used not just by individuals, but also by devices and technology. We discuss the various things that can be measured and how people are tracking everything from their health to …
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Can We Influence Food Choices with Information? Summary In this article, we discuss the impact of providing the right information at the right time to influence food choices. We conducted an experiment building on the research of Brian Wonsnick and others at Cornell, which revealed a strong relationship between the size of the container and …
Healthcare Costs and Market Forces: An Analysis of the Industry Summary In this article, we discuss the issue of healthcare costs and how market forces are changing the industry. Lack of transparency in pricing has caused a culture of not caring about the cost of healthcare, leading to an addiction to having someone else pay …
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Improving Health Care with GE’s Healthy Imagination Initiative Summary In this article, we explore General Electric’s Healthy Imagination initiative, a $6 billion global commitment to improving health care by focusing on quality, access, and affordability. The initiative was launched in 2010 and has since partnered with various organizations to provide better health care for more …
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Transparency in Healthcare Billing: Is it Really that Simple? Summary In this article, we discuss the concept of transparency in healthcare billing, particularly the idea of making a simple data point, such as the cost of treatment, more transparent to patients. We question whether this simplicity is deceiving and whether the issue of healthcare billing …
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Building Research Partnerships between Academia and Industry: A Speaker’s Perspective Summary In this article, we explore the importance of building research partnerships between academia and industry. We discuss how decisions can be costly and require effort, but we want to influence choices by providing the right information at the right time. We also highlight the …
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Improving Employee Health and Wellness at Google Summary In this article, we discuss Google’s initiatives to improve employee health and wellness. We introduce the People in Innovation Lab, a group of social scientists who conduct research on whether working at Google can add two years to a person’s life. Their research focuses on food, as …
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The Future of Health Monitoring: Sensors and Algorithms Summary In this article, we explore the future of health monitoring and how it will be similar to financial portfolio management. With the help of sensors and algorithms, we will be able to monitor our health in real-time and make decisions based on data. Table of Contents …
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