Mental & Emotional Health

Robin Williams

This Tuesday marks the tragic anniversary of the death of Robin Williams.

Behavior Change, Habits, & Productivity

The power of no

“When you’re saying yes, you’re saying no to something else. Everything in life has a price.” — Ric Elias

Science of Aging

How to find a good doctor

One of the most common questions I encounter, in one form or another, is “How can I find a good…

Nutritional Biochemistry

Breakfast: a legacy of cereal…and sin?

Where did the idea of eating sugar-coated grains soaked in milk for breakfast come from?

COVID-19

COVID framework: How does this thing end?

I tried to explain to my 5-year-old son where we currently stand in this pandemic. His questions are the ones that truly matter right now.

COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 and the host response: psychological stress

I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of psychological stress and how it relates to our response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Understanding science

The importance of red teams

“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.” —Richard Feynman

COVID-19

COVID-19: What’s wrong with the models?

Originally written as an internal memo on April 15, 2020; updated and shared publicly on April 20

COVID-19

How to interpret screening tests: video, spreadsheet, and primer

An overview of how to interpret screening tests for COVID-19 (and diagnostic testing & screening in general).

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