With the technological understanding and wealth of the United States, one might think our longevity would be among the best in the world. It's not. In the U.S., longevity does not even remotely correlate with expenditures.
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This week’s Economist includes Technology Quarterly. The topic? The Quantified Self…..
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Are you tired of carrying your original white Covid Proof of Vaccination card? I was. My card took quite a beating since I first folded it and tucked it into my wallet in March of 2021.
In iOs 15, it's now possible to digitize your Proof of Vaccination and carry the card in your Apple Digital Wallet. Importing your card will vary based on the location of where you have received your shot.
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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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I just finished watching the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. The show is well worth a look. I consider myself pretty savvy about technology, but regardless, I learned quite a bit.
Long ago, I accepted my loss of privacy with Facebook and Google. I realized each company made money by parlaying knowledge of my interests into advertising revenue. Letting them advertise a product of interest, like a new mattress, seemed like a win-win when I was looking. I had no idea how insidious the invasion of my privacy was nor what a Faustian Bargain I had accepted.
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Science is exciting, a never-ending maze of discoveries, slowly unraveling deep mysteries. Usually, science moves forward in tiny increments, iterative steps. Each small step builds on the next. But every once in a while, there comes about such a revolutionary idea; it sounds like science fiction. Those "out-of-the-box" studies are what I love. They change my perspective and sometimes offer insight into scientific dogma. The novelty and wide-ranging potential is the reason I love the microbiome--its influence on disease. Although a recent discovery, promises to turn most of what we know about health and disease on its head.
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I have written Morning Pages for years. For those of you not familiar with the concept, see Julia Cameron’s web site or read her book The Artist’s Way.
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Most Americans don’t eat enough fiber. And most Americans don’t drink enough water. Staying hydrated to regulate body temperature helps maintain body weight, prevent infections, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood.
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Sleep, Movement, and Mind-Body practices are all essential pillars of wellness.
I'm interested in the Quantified Self Movement. I'm using a device that gives me daily insight into the efficiency of my sleep, meditation, and exercise. The tool, called the Oura Ring, has an array of sensors that measure heart rate, body temperature, movement, and more.
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