Health
Amazon isn’t alone. Microsoft just launched Copilot Health and OpenAI has ChatGPT Health — everyone wants to be your AI doctor now. Useful? Maybe. But AI can get things wrong, so I’m treating any advice as a starting point, not a verdict. I’ll always do my own research before acting on anything.
Amazon launched Health AI on its website and app, giving Prime members free 24/7 access to virtual care. It reads your medical records, books appointments, and connects you to providers. I signed up to see how well it explains my results — some of it I have no idea what it means.
I try to avoid talking about politics here, but I have to say something abt this.
A new study shows that after Trump told pregnant women to skip Tylenol & pushed an unproven autism treatment, prescriptions surged and Tylenol use dropped — with no new evidence supporting either claim.
“It can take years, even decades, for high-quality research to reach clinicians. Here, it was done overnight. Unfortunately, they’re claiming breakthroughs that simply haven’t occurred.” — Dr. Jeremy Samuel Faust, Harvard Medical School
Please listen to your doctors, not a press conference—not even Trump himself.
Always wondered if water filters actually work. Brita is the obvious name everyone knows — and according to Better Report, they do reduce chlorine and some metals, but miss pesticides and lead entirely. Used a different brand back when I lived in DC, but gave it up. Now in rural Kentucky, hard water is the real issue — and most pitcher filters just aren't built for that.
The minerals that contribute to hardness build up quickly in the filters, meaning that they may leak back into the water unless you change the filter even more than recommended.
— WaterSmart
So, I bought water bottles now.
Ever wonder why you're a picky — or should I say, finicky — eater? I've been asking myself that for years. Turns out, it might literally start before birth. 🤔
I just read a fascinating article by a nutritional neuroscientist — and it turns out my finicky ways were set in motion long before my first meal!
Add in the genes that make certain people extra sensitive to bitter tastes (about 70% of us!), and suddenly my complicated relationship with certain foods makes a lot more sense.
I actually got the LEGO Plum Blossom set this past Christmas, but I finally pulled the trigger on the build two weeks ago. I was so excited to get into it, and it's been sitting on my shelf ever since, looking cheerful in all its plastic glory.
But as I was looking at those red petals, I realized I've been eyeing the new LEGO Icons Ford Model T set that launched earlier this week. It's a 1,060-piece tribute to the car that changed the world in 1913. It took me back to my teenage years when I used to collect antique Hot Wheels models. I still have them, and there's something about holding a miniature version of a 100-year-old machine that makes history feel tangible.
Small shifts, big impact. 🌱 New research from @RealSimple highlights that you don’t need a total life overhaul to live longer.
Honestly, most of this is just common sense, but we could all use the reminder. If you want to live a long and healthy life, stick to the basics below.
The top 5 habits that actually add years:
- Moving for 30 mins a day 🏃♀️
- Prioritizing quality sleep 😴
- Staying socially connected 👯♂️
- Managing stress 🧘
- Eating more whole foods 🥗
It’s never too late to start! Which one are you focusing on today?
Colon cancer is increasingly hitting younger adults. While doctors once recommended starting tests at 50, the age was lowered to 45.
As the article states,
“Early detection through screening is the best way to prevent the disease or find it at an early, more treatable stage.”
Don’t wait.
via AP News
