The Quantified Self

Building a Better You Through Data

August 13, 2015

Big Data has become an increasingly trendy topic, from fitness bands that test heart rate and steps taken to stress apps that help maintain a "zen" mindset. With all of these excess apps now becoming popular - which ones can provide the right data for you?

Last minute changes rarely work to your advantage.

October 29, 2013

If you’ve listened to the news over the past two weeks, you’d know the rollout for Healthcare.gov, the Federal health-insurance exchange for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been far from smooth. From crashes to lost information, it’s clear the site has significant architectural issues.

Discrepancies in medical billing costs are baffling, and patients pay the price—literally.

July 25, 2013

“How much is this going to cost?” It’s a simple enough question, unless you’re asking about your upcoming surgery. Between doctors, billers, insurance companies, and hospitals themselves, no one seems to be able to give a straight (or correct) answer.