MyDataHelps: Empower Your Health with Data
MyDataHelps is a free lifestyle application available on iPhone that allows users to leverage the power of their data to advocate for their health. With this app, users can connect their Apple Health and Fitbit data, retrieve their medical records, and participate in various health projects.
One notable project offered by MyDataHelps is the DETECT Health Study. By using the app, users can share any symptoms they may have and provide data such as resting heart rate from wearable devices like Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Withings, and others. This helps scientists spot viral outbreaks and contribute to important research efforts.
Another project called Symptom Shark is designed for individuals with multiple or complex chronic conditions. Users can choose the symptoms and treatments they want to track and generate reports of their symptom trends. These reports can be shared with doctors or other caregivers for better management of their health.
MyDataHelps hosts over 20 health projects sponsored by major health institutions, ranging from research studies to symptom trackers. Users have the option to decide whether or not to share their location data for specific features of each project, giving them control over their privacy.
With MyDataHelps, users can take an active role in their health by contributing their data to important research and gaining valuable insights into their own well-being.
