This week’s Economist includes Technology Quarterly. The topic? The Quantified Self…..
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…..The report, entitled, Breaking the Cost Curve, is the Deloitte forecast of how current trends will influence the delivery of healthcare in the U.S.
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If I asked you what factor had the most influence on health, happiness, and wellness, what would you respond? Money? Diet? Nope. The answer is TIME.
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Here are some of the Wellness-related podcasts I listen to regularly. I will keep a running list on the "Learn" page of HealthHippieMD
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Spotify is introducing Daily Wellness, a personalized mix of motivational podcasts and feel-good music that will help you find positivity, mindfulness, and peace throughout your day. The new playlist, personalized to your daily routine, updates once in the morning then again in the evening. You’ll find lots of content, from music to curated wellness podcasts, and a few surprises.
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I love learning. I am a big fan of Shane Parrish's blog, [Farnum Street][1], and his podcast, The Knowledge Project. I was recently listening to the podcast episode, [The "T.R.I.C.K." to Raising Successful People][2] with journalist, educator, and Silicon Valley influencer, Esther Wojcicki. Wojcicki knows a little bit about raising successful kids. She raised three daughters who have each become famously successful as the CEO of YouTube, the Founder and CEO of 23andMe, and a top medical researcher. The premise of the podcast was how to raise kind and fulfilled children. The podcast touched on education and family dynamics. It was fascinating. One of the books Wojcicki mentioned was [Dark Horse, by Todd Rose][3]. Rose leads the [Dark Horse Project at Harvard][4]. The Dark Horse Project is a long-term study of how women and men achieve success by harnessing their individuality.
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Clinician burnout is a significant problem in modern healthcare. Between 35 percent and 54 percent of U.S. nurses and physicians have substantial symptoms of burnout, and the range for medical students and residents is even higher. Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (i.e., cynicism), and a low sense of personal accomplishment from work. Ultimately, burnout influences patient safety and the quality of care.
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I'm often asked by my friends and colleagues where they can learn more about the microbiome. Here are a few excellent resources:
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