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Datafication of Well-Being

Meaning

The Datafication of Well-Being describes the process of translating complex, continuous human physiological states, including hormonal fluctuations and metabolic efficiency, into discrete, quantifiable digital metrics usable by algorithms and software. This transformation allows for continuous monitoring of parameters relevant to endocrine health, such as sleep quality influencing cortisol rhythm or activity levels impacting insulin response. While offering unprecedented insight into dynamic physiology, it requires careful clinical interpretation to avoid oversimplification of complex biological feedback loops. This process turns subjective feeling into objective data points.