1. Word you should know… Iatrogenesis… the causation of a disease, a harmful complication, or other ill effect by any medical activity, including diagnosis, intervention, error, or negligence.(Wikipedia) Iatrogenesis is injury, harm, or death that was caused by the medical care given. It is estimated that these medical errors result in as many as 225,000 deaths per year in…
1. Important study released this week… The Cleveland Clinic recently studied the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among people who previously had COVID and those who hadn’t. They found that anyone who had previously tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 did not get any additional benefit from the vaccine. You can read the data here. It can be summed…
1. Something that entertained and impressed me this week… I’ve always liked trampolines and have seen some videos of people on Tramp Walls, but never knew that “Tramp Walls” are what they are called. After a friend sent me a video this week of a guy shredding on a Tramp Wall (Thanks, Brad B.!), I…
1. A moving moment… Just a couple of weeks ago, I attended an Aurora High School scholarship banquet. Recognition was given to the high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces. Of all of the scholarships and recognition given that night, the one that earned a standing ovation… the longest applause… gave…
1. Powerful story that I heard this week (with a lesson)… I had never heard of Jenna Kutcher before, but heard her speak at a virtual event that I watched this week (Day 1 of Own Your Future Challenge, with Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi). She was good! She told a quick story that I…
1. Best news I heard this week… It was so good to hear Governor Mike DeWine announce that on June 2nd most pandemic health orders will be lifted. “Measures being removed will include facial covering protocols, social distancing guidelines, and capacity restrictions for indoor and outdoor events.” Phew! 2. Weirdest news I heard this week……
1. A shout out to mothers… It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, and I want to wish ALL mothers a happy day. To all mothers, never underestimate the influence you have on your children. And you are doing a phenomenal job. If you have young/teenage boys, do not take their behavior personally. My mother would often…
1. Video I captured this week… We had some great weather this week. I caught some video of the sunrise on Tuesday. Total video was 26 minutes long, but I went in and out of iMovie with the video, speeding up the video each time, I was able to get it down to 24 seconds.…
1. My latest wellness tool… Infrared saunas are among the most talked about, most impactful, and most affordable higher-end biohack devices. I’ve been using one for over a decade. We have one in our office (which used to be in our home), and this week we installed a new one to my home. Like all…
1. Video clip I loved… I was sent a quick video clip (thanks, Kevin G.) of a college football player making a great catch in a recent scrimmage. The player is someone I’ve known since he was a baby, and his parents have been great friends of mine for a long time. This kid is…