Technology is reshaping the landscape of sleep health, offering new ways to monitor and improve sleep quality.

In this episode, Brandon Ballinger, co-founder of Empirical Health, shares his journey from software engineer to healthcare innovator. Brandon discusses his involvement in developing technology to detect abnormal heart rhythms using devices like the Apple Watch and the significance of this technology in uncovering links between heart health and sleep disorders like sleep apnea. He highlights the need for patients to advocate for themselves in healthcare and the potential for technology to empower individuals to take control of their health. Finally, Brandon shares insights from his apps, Empirical Health and Empirical Sleep, which utilize sensor data to monitor heart health and sleep quality. 

Tune in and learn why the future of healthcare may involve a collaborative model where patients, AI assistants, and healthcare providers work together to optimize health outcomes!

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