TED: A smart bra for better heart health | Alicia Chong Rodriguez

Alyssa shares her personal story of losing her grandmother to heart disease, highlighting the commonality of such experiences among women. The video discusses the challenges women face in recognizing and treating heart disease and stroke, emphasizing the lack of data and suitable medical devices. Alyssa introduces an innovative solution: an augmented bra that collects physiological data to aid in early detection and management of health issues. This technology aims to close the data gap and improve women's healthcare by providing continuous, personalized health insights.

What personal experiences did the speaker share to highlight the impact of heart disease and stroke on women?

• Stories of her own and her co-founder's family losses

• Statistics about heart disease in men

• A fictional story about a heart attack

• A documentary about heart health

Why is there a significant data gap in women's cardiovascular health research?

• Women do not participate in research

• Women were excluded from clinical trials until 1993

• There is no interest in women's health

• Men have more heart disease

What is a major limitation of current medical devices in treating women?

• They are too expensive

• They are designed primarily for male physiology

• They are too advanced for current technology

• They are not available in hospitals

What historical figure inspired the idea of using garments for health monitoring?

• Amelia Bloomer

• Florence Nightingale

• Marie Curie

• Clara Barton

How does the augmented bra aim to improve women's health care?

• By collecting continuous physiological data

• By being a fashion statement

• By being a cheaper alternative to medical devices

• By replacing traditional bras

What kind of data does the augmented bra collect?

• Heart rhythm, breathing, temperature, posture, and movement

• Blood pressure and cholesterol levels

• Dietary habits and exercise routines

• Genetic information

What is the potential benefit of using AI with the data collected from the augmented bra?

• Replacing doctors with AI

• Creating personalized medicine without bias

• Reducing the cost of healthcare

• Eliminating the need for clinical trials