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Walnuts for Focus? I Went Looking
Can a handful of walnuts help you focus or improve your memory? Hmm. I wonder if this is true.
The ADA Turns 36. The Work Isn't Done
Thirty-six years ago today, a civil rights law went into effect that said — in plain terms — disabled people belong everywhere. In jobs. In schools. · 8 min read
That is amazing! Medical tech got better and better. That is why I support vaccines!!! Keep reading
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I think AI Health is great, but I would be cautious with their explanations or advice. Always do your homework to verify or ask your doctor. Keep reading
Medical tech keeps getting weirder and better. Chewing gum that fights gum disease is apparently a real thing now. 🔁 Reblogged from newscientist. Keep reading
We have the right to be concerned about airborne diseases. Keep reading
RFK Jr. wants to ban fluoride from U. S. Keep reading
Being stranded on a ship in the ocean like that, with all the uncertainty about what is happening, is frightening. I would be scared, too. Keep reading
It is an interesting read. A little brain training today may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia for at least 20 years. Read more here.
US chicken looks pale and watery next to Icelandic chicken. And American bread molds in a week while Icelandic bread lasts way longer. Shocking, is it? Keep reading
Amazon isn’t alone. Microsoft just launched Copilot Health and OpenAI has ChatGPT Health — everyone wants to be your AI doctor now. Useful? Keep reading
Amazon launched Health AI on its website and app, giving Prime members free 24/7 access to virtual care. Keep reading
I try to avoid talking about politics here, but I have to say something abt this. Keep reading
Always wondered if water filters actually work. Keep reading
I Was Never Weird — I Was Just Well-Programmed
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. · 1 min read
Robots Freak Me Out (And Other Things I Was Wrong About)
I actually got the LEGO Plum Blossom set this past Christmas, but I finally pulled the trigger on the build two weeks ago. · 5 min read
Small shifts, big impact. 🌱 New research from @RealSimple highlights that you don’t need a total life overhaul to live longer. Keep reading
Colon cancer is increasingly hitting younger adults. While doctors once recommended starting tests at 50, the age was lowered to 45. Keep reading
It’s honestly alarming that the US withdrew from the WHO last month. They are already cutting 2,300 jobs by summer. Keep reading
Have you heard of dark showering? Showering with the lights dimmed or off before bed. TikTok is obsessed, and the science is actually interesting. Keep reading
The Self-Care Trap: Why Your Screen Time Might Be Sabotaging Your Rest
Here's something that's been sitting uncomfortably in my brain lately: I don't really experience what I'd call "screen stress," but I've definitely found myself in those loops where I've been on screens for hours and hours, and I look up and feel... · 7 min read
Just read this fascinating study where older adults (65+) did brain training for 10 weeks and reversed about a decade of brain aging. Keep reading
This year: more bloom than doom. Bloomscrolling means intentionally curating uplifting content instead of doomscrolling. Keep reading
I knew hugs were good for stress, but I had no idea they boost immunity, lower blood pressure, help you sleep better, and reduce pain by 31%. Keep reading
French Toast Isn't French (And Other Things I Learned Last Week)
You know how some people collect stamps or vintage records? I collect random things. · 6 min read
“Women and girls struggle with anorexia—the feeling they’re never thin enough. Keep reading
TrumpRX launched this week with discounts on prescription drugs—but it’s not the only game in town. GoodRX and Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs have been doing this for years. Keep reading
70% of U. S. grocery stores are ultraprocessed. Keep reading
Two months into managing diabetes and still learning so much. Keep reading
Switched to ad-tier streaming and now every other commercial is for some medication. GLP-1 weight loss drugs even hit the Super Bowl. Keep reading
Trees on Buildings, Poison in Our Food, and Why I'm Going Analog
So I've been reading about some random stuff lately, and these things have been sitting in my head for a while. · 6 min read
Shaking up my breakfast routine! 🥜 These peanut butter banana muffins are exactly the variety I needed. Wholesome, delicious, and so easy to make. Keep reading
Promising Science and My Mountain of DNF Books
Posted on Substacks on January 9, 2026 Hey folks, I’m experimenting here. · 6 min read
35 Years of the ADA, and Hotels Still Can’t Get It Right
Published on Substack on 1/26/2026 The Americans with Disabilities Act will turn 36 later this year. · 6 min read
Chasing Sunlight: My Vitamin D Journey
Winter's here in Kentucky, which means less sunlight and thinking about vitamin D. Most of us aren't getting enough—[35% of American adults](https://www. prevention. · 1 min read
All Movement Counts (Even the Aimless Kind)
I love to walk. Back when I lived in DC, I'd spend hours on weekends just getting lost in the city with my camera, capturing whatever caught my eye. · 2 min read