01/27/2020
Added proof that a mobile device can save lives... " a Canadian health monitoring platform had [sent] word of the [Wuhan virus] outbreak to its customers on December 31.
BlueDot uses an AI-driven algorithm that scours foreign-language news reports, animal and plant disease networks, and official proclamations to give its clients advance warning to avoid danger zones like Wuhan. "
An AI Epidemiologist Sent the First Warnings of the Wuhan Virus
The BlueDot algorithm scours news reports and airline ticketing data to predict the spread of diseases like those linked to the flu outbreak in China.
01/18/2020
Proud to be among the winners of Madison College Challenge contest!
Fifth Annual Madison College Challenge - May 5, 2017
Fifth Annual Madison College Challenge - May 5, 2017
12/29/2019
New Year discover what's harming your brain and fostering dementia, "...enable people to live longer, healthier lives — if they are willing to sacrifice some popular hedonistic pleasures.
Specialists in the biology of aging have identified a rarely recognized yet universal condition that is a major contributor to a wide range of common health-robbing ailments, from heart disease, diabetes and cancer to arthritis, depression and Alzheimer’s disease. That condition is chronic inflammation, a kind of low-grade irritant that can undermine the well-being of virtually every bodily system.
Chronic inflammation occurs to varying degrees with advancing age in all..."
Tackling Inflammation to Fight Age-Related Ailments
Body-wide inflammation is tied to most chronic diseases, limiting people’s health and longevity.
12/21/2019
Sugar has been shown to promote and aggravate dementia. Now you can add LIVER damage to the growing list of sugar harms.
Slideshow: Surprising Things That Hurt Your Liver
Alcohol and acetaminophen are well-known liver dangers, but what else can be harmful? WebMD says some of them may surprise you.
12/17/2019
Research shows there is more to aging than the passage of time. Your mindset and point of view play a surprising role. "...As scientists have worked to pinpoint a person’s biological age, they have learned that organs and tissues often age differently, making it difficult to reduce biological age to a single number. They have also made a discovery that echoes Langer’s work. How old we feel—our subjective age—can influence how we age. Where age is concerned, the pages torn off a calendar do not tell the whole story. "
Why You Can’t Help But Act Your Age - Nautilus - Pocket
The surprising relationship between mindset and getting old.
12/11/2019
Sharing Christmas thoughts from the “joy of mom’s” page. I agree with Snoopy and Charlie Brown on this one. Share if you agree.
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12/05/2019
Aging takes a toll on the body. Less understand is the impact our thinking can have. Your bad thinking habits may irritate your spouse and friends, but they can also harm your brain. Short article explains how to avoid causing damage to your mind and marriage!
Psychologists Explain How To Stop Overthinking Everything
Overthinking can lead to serious emotional distress and increase your risk of mental health problems
12/03/2019
American society is not homogenous. Current research indicates there are 11 distinct cultures in America today. Do you agree with the researchers?
This map shows how the US really has 11 separate 'nations' with entirely different cultures
From the utopian "Yankeedom" to the conservative "Greater Appalachia," looking at these cultures sheds a light on America's political divides.
11/25/2019
Young or old, over thinking is a real problem that causes real trouble. Do you have this troublesome habit and what to do if you do.
Psychologists Explain How To Stop Overthinking Everything
Overthinking can lead to serious emotional distress and increase your risk of mental health problems
11/18/2019
Innovation may come from amazing origins. Apple MAC computer designers were inspired by bomber controls.
How the Dumb Design of a WWII Plane Led to the Macintosh
At first, pilots took the blame for crashes. The true cause, however, lay with the design. That lesson led us into our user-friendly age—but there's peril to come.