1. Cartoon I saw this week… I saw a cartoon this week that caught my attention. Like a lot of good cartoons, at first, they make you chuckle… then, they make you think. This cartoon is simple, well done, and unfortunately, pretty spot on. I know most people feel that the medical system is too…
1. Great sign we saw this week… When we have bloodwork done, it is usually through Quest Labs. They have locations everywhere, but we use the labs in Twinsburg (on Edison Blvd.) or in Aurora (at UH in front of Heinen’s). When it comes to any healthcare encounter, the healthcare provider plays a huge role…
1. New fun gadget we’ve been using… For Christmas, the kids got us the Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker. It has been awesome. It can make ice cream, milkshakes, sorbet, and more. The one they got us (called the CREAMi Swirl) has a soft serve option. Lana has made several types of ice cream so…
1. Happy New Year… I want to wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026. A new year allows for a clean slate, a time to reflect on the past twelve months, set some new goals, and strive for a better version of you. I value your trust and promise to do my…
1. Great podcast I listened to this week… One of my most recommended books is Atomic Habits, by James Clear. I heard Clear on a podcast this week, and he was great. The information was super practical… and timely. Establishing new habits is the KEY to getting the results you really want in your life,…
1. Amusing image I came across this week… I’ve posted this before, but I came across it while scrolling through my phone this week, and it made me laugh (it does every time I see it). So, I thought I would share it again… hoping it makes you laugh… 2. Great interview I saw this…
1. Concerning post I saw this week… We all know by now that microplastics are a MAJOR concern. I’ve posted about it before. But this week, I became aware of two things after reading the latest stats… (1.) The problem is worse than I thought… and (2.) The rates are increasing much faster than I…
1. Great video clip I saw this week… I saw a clip of a guy, Adam Allred, explaining health and healthcare in a quick, 2.5-minute clip that pretty much sums it up quite well. It’s not new info, it’s something you’ve heard me say many times, and you already know the info. But to hear…
1. Powerful story I shared a few times this week… Years ago, I made a phone call to let a professor of mine know how grateful I was that he got me so excited about the brain and nervous system. Wow… was I glad I made that call… and really glad I made it when…
1. Study I found VERY interesting (but NOT surprising)… There was a study done by the Cleveland Clinic, using data from their employees, that showed that those who received the flu vaccine were MORE likely to get the flu. It studied the effectiveness of the shot in the 2024-25 season, involved 53,402 employees, and was…