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Chloe reads the morning's health, longevity, science, family and wellness stories. Clinician-friend energy — careful with hedging language, allergic to wellness-influencer noise. Small inputs. Compounding results.

  1. 56m ago

    Daily Parenting Brief · July 27th

    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Chloe, July 27th. Quick run through ten health stories — let's start with the longevity piece. Let's get into it. First, from Techno Sapiens. Brains are not computers. A recent essay highlights the limitations of our current understanding of artificial intelligence, suggesting that our metaphors for AI are flawed and may be harming our relationship with technology. The author, a parent, shares a story about their two-year-old son who struggles to understand abstract concepts, illustrating the complexity of human thought. They argue that metaphors, which allow us to understand abstract concepts by relating them to tangible things, are essential to human cognition. However, they also point out that our metaphors for AI, such as comparing it to human intelligence, may be misleading and lead us to see machines as more like us than they actually are. This could have significant implications for our understanding of consciousness and the differe

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    Daily Science Brief · July 27th

    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Chloe, July 27th. Quick run through ten health stories — let's start with the longevity piece. Let's get into it. First, from The Forbidden Files. Protect Your Childlike Mind At All Costs. You know how adults often look back on their childhood and nostalgically remember how carefree and full of wonder it was? They miss the magic of being a kid, but the thing is, that magic wasn't just about being a kid - it was about being present. When we're kids, we're not thinking about the future or past, we're just fully engaged in the moment. This idea is supported by research on the concept of "flow states," which are periods of heightened focus and productivity where we're fully immersed in an activity. Scientists have found that flow states are often accompanied by a temporary reduction in brain activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for self-consciousness and overthinking. The problem is, as adults, we often try to force our way

  3. 8h ago

    Daily Health & Wellness Brief · July 27th

    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Chloe, July 27th. Quick run through ten health stories — let's start with the longevity piece. Let's get into it. First, from Peter Attia, MD. #401 ‒ How curiosity transforms medicine: extraordinary discoveries that changed modern healthcare. You know how often we talk about the importance of curiosity in medicine? It's not just a buzzword, it's a fundamental aspect of how we progress as a field. A great example of this is the discovery of insulin. Before it was isolated, doctors were treating diabetes with starvation diets, which is basically just a recipe for disaster. But then a team of researchers at the University of Toronto, led by Frederick Banting, started experimenting with pancreas extracts. They were curious about what was happening in the pancreas that was causing blood sugar levels to spike. Their curiosity led to the isolation of insulin, which revolutionized the treatment of diabetes. Another great example is the discovery o

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    Daily Parenting Brief · July 26th

    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Hi, it's Chloe. July 26th. Ten in health — the one that made me re-read the abstract is at the top. Let's get into it. First, from Emily Ley. Sunday Scroll #151. Hey, so this week was a bit of a whirlwind for the author and her family - they traveled to Greenville, SC and Tuxedo, NC to pick up their kid from camp, and now they're back home getting ready for the school year to start. They also got a new pair of blue light filtering glasses from Warby Parker, which they're really liking. The author shared a few interesting articles they came across, including one about the "borderline genius, possibly a little weird" tips and tricks women use to stay organized, and another about summer malaise, which they're experiencing themselves. They're taking it as a sign to slow down and enjoy the calm before the busy season starts again. They also talked about a post that made them tear up, which was about writing birthday letters to their kids to rea

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    Daily Health & Wellness Brief · July 26th

    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Hi, it's Chloe. July 26th. Ten in health — the one that made me re-read the abstract is at the top. Let's get into it. First, from Kitchen Projects. Kitchen Project #209: Pineapple Upside Down Cake. So I was reading about Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and it turns out it's a classic American dessert that's been around since the 18th century. These upside-down cakes originated in Europe, where they'd caramelize fruit like apples or cherries in butter and sugar, then add a batter and bake it. The pineapple version became popular in the US in the early 20th century, thanks to the Dole Corporation, which pioneered canning pineapple on an industrial level. It's wild to think that pineapples used to be a status symbol in Europe, with the average cost to cultivate one being around £80, or about £12,000 today. The pineapple remained a symbol of hospitality, and its popularity was further boosted by the invention of the steamship and the commercializ

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    Daily Science Brief · July 26th

    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Hi, it's Chloe. July 26th. Ten in health — the one that made me re-read the abstract is at the top. Let's get into it. First, from New Atlas. High-value CFMoto adventure tourer smooths ride with smart suspension. A new adventure tourer just hit the UK market from CFMoto, and it's worth taking a closer look. The 800MT-ES has a powerful 799cc parallel-twin engine, which should provide plenty of punch for long-distance riding. It also comes equipped with a range of riding aids, like traction control and cornering ABS, to help you stay safe on the road. One of the most interesting features of this bike is its smart suspension system, which uses sensors to adjust the damping in real-time. This should help smooth out the ride and make it more comfortable for both the rider and passenger. The system can even adjust to different load conditions, like when you've got a heavy load on the bike. The 800MT-ES is priced very competitively, which is like

  7. 2d ago

    Daily Health & Wellness Brief · July 25th

    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Chloe, July 25th. Ten stories — evidence-led, no fluff, small inputs compound. Let's get into it. First, from katemcdermott. # 422: Dianne Jacob Visits Pie Cottage. If you enjoy this newsletter, might you take a nano-second and click the little heart to let me know you were here? It helps my ratings on Substack, too. Thank you from Bosco and me! Dianne Jacob travels the world speaking and teaching in addition to offering coaching and editing to food writers and authors, has co-authored two books on pizza, and written the award-winning book Will Write for Food: Pursue Your Passion and Bring Home the Dough Writing Recipes, Cookbooks, Blogs, and More now in its second edition. Next. Second, from Doctor Approved. Cannabis After Spine Surgery: Help or Hidden Risk?. A recent meta-analysis looked at 7 studies involving 1,920 patients who had spinal fusion surgery. The analysis found that patients who used cannabis before surgery ended up nee

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    Daily Parenting Brief · July 25th

    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Chloe, July 25th. Ten stories — evidence-led, no fluff, small inputs compound. Let's get into it. First, from Milky Time. On Maternity Dressing.. Pregnancy gave me a sudden and previously unknown sense of liberation and confidence in my body that dramatically changed how I approached dressing. It annihilated long-held boundaries and broke nearly every one of my “rules” about what I should and shouldn’t wear. I have always dressed to obscure my midsection and upper arms, if I can help it. I have always hated the way that I look in any kind of jersey knit or bias cut. Next. Second, from Kveller. The Jewish History of Popular Children’s Toys. Beatrice Alexander, a Jewish dollmaker from New York City, created the iconic Madame Alexander dolls in the early 20th century. Born to Austrian immigrants, Alexander grew up observing dolls and was the first to make a licensed character doll, a Scarlett O'Hara doll tied to the "Gone With the Wind"

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Chloe reads the morning's health, longevity, science, family and wellness stories. Clinician-friend energy — careful with hedging language, allergic to wellness-influencer noise. Small inputs. Compounding results.

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