The Live Long Podcast

Jun 11, 2018

Curating medical data for better health management

About this episode

Data, spreadsheets and graphs galore.  Those of us with a nerdy obsession for analyzing our own health information have long been searching for a streamlined platform to keep track of our numbers. David Korsunsky appears to have found the solution. When he took his health into his own hands, frustrated by persistent and chronic stress-related issues, he stumbled across a life-changing idea. Believing he needed a more complete picture of his medical health, David pasted lab test results from three different doctors into a single spreadsheet. He then analyzed the data with another doctor and it became clear he was suffering from digestive health issues.  It enabled him correctly to address his health problems. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, David discusses the process of creating Heads Up Health, a software that allows people to view their entire medical history from previous healthcare providers – as well as data from health apps – all in one place. David explains how viewing complete medical data alongside lifestyle metrics, like sleep, exercise and heart rate, can help you monitor specific health issues and prevent others. They could even help extend your health span.

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Interested in trying Heads Up Health and taking control of your health data?

Sign up for your free 30-day trial (no credit card required) and use code LLAMA upon registration. After the trial, you will receive the exclusive LLAMA podcast founder’s club rate at 20% off. Register at www.HeadsUpHealth.com. Promo code valid through June 30th, 2018.

In the episode we cover:

  • Why Dave believes it is important to pay attention to your health history and medical tests, instead of relying on one professional to analyze them correctly.
  • How checking in with daily data collected from a fitness device can improve your lifestyle habits, and your life in general.
  • How Dave turned his passion for numbers into a useful health platform everyone can use.
  • How is it possible to collate data from different health providers?
  • Understanding patient portals and how US law makes it possible to view more of our medical data.
  • Dave explains the factors that tell him whether or not he’s on track for optimum health and longevity.
  • How analyzing medical data alongside your lifestyle habits, like the amount of sleep you get each night, can help you be as energetic, strong and healthy as possible.
  • What is “sleep hygiene?”
  • What lifestyle habits Dave has since (mostly) kicked that hindered his overall energy throughout the day.
  • How is Heads Up Health is useful for people of all walks of life.
  • Are there any confidentiality issues?

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The Live Long podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

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