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On health tracking, symptom logging, privacy, and making the most of your medical appointments.

Privacy·5 min read·April 1, 2026

Why your health tracking app shouldn't need your email address

Most health apps ask for an account before you can log a single symptom. Here's why that's a problem — and what private-by-design tracking looks like.

FODMAP·7 min read·April 3, 2026

FODMAP tracking: what to log and why it matters

Understanding which foods trigger your IBS symptoms takes time and careful observation. A guide to what data is worth capturing and how to spot patterns.

Menopause·6 min read·April 7, 2026

How tracking perimenopause symptoms helps you get better care

GP appointments are short. Coming in with a month of logged data changes the conversation. What to track, when to start, and how to present it.

Privacy·5 min read·April 9, 2026

Local-first health data: what it means and why it matters

Your health data is among the most sensitive information you generate. Local-first apps store everything on your device — here's how that works and what you give up.