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The risks and downsides of AI in health.
I discussed the advantages of using AI in health in articles like this and this, but to have a balanced view it’s important to also understand the risks and downsides. In this article I cover: Real-world examples where AI went wrong in health Incorrect cancer treatments – IBM Watson for Oncology Racial bias – Optum…
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How To Regain Mental Focus: Science-Backed Insights and Surprising Solutions
Modern life runs at lightning speed, with information streaming at us from every direction. Notifications, endless tabs, social feeds, and a constant barrage of emails can sap even the sharpest mind’s ability to focus. If regaining mental clarity feels impossible, science offers hope. This guide reimagines the top-performing health and science insights, weaving in fascinating…
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AI’s Crazy Impact on Medical Research
A brilliant engineer within the YouRise community named Brice (pictured left), asked me recently where I thought AI would make the greatest impact in medicine; my answer = medical research. It will sift through huge amounts of genetic, medical, and real-world health data — like a “Google for biology” — to suggest new treatments and…
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How to translate emails you get from YouRise
With Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail 1. With Gmail 2. With Yahoo I didn’t find a way to translate the same way you do with Gmail above, but I found the option below. If you find a better way, please share with the YouRise community in the comments below! To translate, go to the link below…
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Play soccer with your thoughts: A Brain-Computer Interface
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Combining mental tasks with exercise to enhance cognitive function
Combining mental tasks with exercise can enhance cognitive function, improve focus, and maximize overall benefits. Here are examples of how you can effectively integrate the two: 1. Aerobic Exercise + Cognitive Training • Running or Walking + Podcasts or Audiobooks: Engage in active learning while on the move. • Cycling + Mental Math or Word…
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Dr. Chloe Wang, M.D., M.B.A.
Dr. Chloé Wang, MD, MBA is a highly skilled physician specializing in anesthesiology and interventional pain management in NYC. She earned her degrees from MIT and Cornell University. With a strong foundation in both medicine and business, Dr. Chloé is committed to developing innovative healthcare solutions and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. She values purpose and long-term…
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3,000X above safe water limits; California wildfires
Above is a real-life image from the recent southern California wildfires, for which my dear brother and several close friends suffered greatly If you know someone affected by the fires in California, some fire suppressants contain heavy metals 3,000X above safe water limits. In the fires, suppressants were dropped by as many as 25 aircraft…
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Stop Snoring: Quick Fixes for Better Sleep
Even before I served as an executive of an NIH-backed sleep-science company, I was always fascinated by sleep….but it wasn’t until a 6’9” linebacker accidentally elbowed my nose as a teenager (he was a friend playing on my team), that it became clear how optimal breathing is a fundamental of better sleep and looking your…
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Life expectancy and active life expectancy by marital status among older U.S. adults: Results from the U.S. Medicare Health Outcome Survey (HOS)
This large-scale Medicare study analyzed U.S. adults aged 65+ and found that married individuals live longer and have more active years than unmarried ones. Married men and women had 2+ years greater total and active life expectancy compared to their unmarried counterparts. However, the longevity advantage diminished with age and was partly explained by selection…
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