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Signal to Meaning (Part II): R-R Intervals to Physiological Insight

HRV is often reduced to a single number—usually RMSSD. But that number alone can’t explain how the autonomic nervous system is actually regulating the heart. This article walks through time-domain, nonlinear, and frequency-domain HRV metrics to show the difference between how much variability exists and how that variability is structured.

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Diabetes Prediction (Part 1): Exploratory Data Analysis

This post is a practical demonstration of exploratory data analysis (EDA) in action. Using a large diabetes dataset, I focus on how to interrogate feature distributions, assess overlap and separation, evaluate interactions, and translate visual patterns into testable modeling hypotheses. The emphasis is on how to think with data before building models—not on model performance…

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My HRV Improvement Journey Begins

I’ve been tracking my heart rate variability (HRV) with my Oura Ring since 2018. Lately, the numbers haven’t matched how I feel — strong, consistent, and healthy. So I’m diving in: testing in my training load, Zone 2 cardio, intermittent fasting, and supplements in an attempt to positivly improve my HRV and recovery. This is…

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How AI Can Help with CrossFit Gym Programming

Supercharge your CrossFit gym with AI! Discover how ChatGPT can revolutionize your programming, keeping workouts fresh and tailored to your community without losing creative control or breaking the bank. Learn to harness AI for efficient class planning, balancing your gym’s unique needs and preferences. Unleash the potential of LLMs to generate workouts that reflect your…

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Chatbot Roadmap

Welcome to my digital notebook, a dedicated space for capturing thoughts, ideas, and discoveries related to chatbot development. Here you’ll find resources, concepts, and approaches aimed at enhancing chatbots or inspiring new projects. This page serves as a clearinghouse for my constant buzz of ideas—helping me unload my thoughts so I can actually rest! While…

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Handbook Chatbot: Change Log

The Bartlesville High School Handbook Chatbot is an AI-driven application designed to provide quick and convenient access to information contained within the school’s student handbook. Leveraging advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) and powerful retrieval techniques, this project enables students, parents, and faculty to effortlessly find handbook-related answers through natural conversation. Developed as a practical learning…

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