Name: Own your body's data
Uploaded: 2014-08-11T15:10:11Z
Duration: 16 min 53 s
Description: The new breed of high-tech self-monitors (measuring heartrate, sleep, steps per day) might seem targeted at competitive athletes. But Talithia Williams, a statistician, makes a compelling case that all of us should be measuring and recording simple data about our bodies every day — because our own data can reveal much more than even our doctors may know.

The new breed of high-tech self-monitors (measuring heartrate, sleep, steps per day) might seem targeted at competitive athletes. But Talithia Williams, a statistician, makes a compelling case that all of us should be measuring and recording simple data about our bodies every day — because our own data can reveal much more than even our doctors may know.

Talithia Williams: Own your body's data

Own your body's data

Harnessing personal data like body temperature can unveil insights into one’s health, revealing more than some medical tests.

A tale of two diagnoses: questioning a doctor’s rapid conclusion led to a more accurate diagnosis, underscoring patient advocacy.

Empowerment through data: regular health monitoring transforms individuals into experts of their own bodies, informing better decisions.