Guides

Practical guides on tracking your symptoms, talking to your doctor and keeping your health data private.

• How to keep a symptom diary your doctor will actually use

  What to write down, how often, and how to turn weeks of notes into a one-page summary your doctor can read in a minute.

• Are symptom tracker apps private? What happens to your health data

  Health apps collect some of your most sensitive data. Why HIPAA often doesn't apply, what the Flo case showed, and five things to check before you start tracking.

• How to keep a migraine diary: what to record and why it helps

  A migraine diary helps you and your doctor count headache days, spot possible triggers and see whether treatment works. What to record, with a simple template.