What Makes A Good Life?

Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy. Get to know Robert Waldinger.

Useful link: http://www.robertwaldinger.com

SpillOver

The researchers at the University of California at Davis has launched a web-based tool called SpillOver. The app assesses 32 risk factors---such as virus species, host species, and country of detection---to generate a spillover risk score. Take a look.

Useful link: https://spillover.global

Germs At Bay

Get to know Charles Vidich.

Useful link: https://www.germsatbaybook.com

Working 3-2-2

Three days in the office, two days remote and two days off. That's the premise behind 3-2-2, a new work-structure proposal from academics Lauren C Howe, Ashley Whillans and Jochen I Menges. The emphasis on flexibility is key here, as workers choose the set-up that works best for them and mold their days around their personal schedules. It's a striking contrast to China's similarly named 9-9-6, in which employees work 9 a.m to 9 p.m, six days a week, in a rigid structure. I would go for 3-2-2.

Biopharm Leeches

Believe it or not, modern technological advancements have not been able to replace the humble leech. Carl Peters-Bond is a leech farmer at Biopharm Leeches, which ships the creatures to hospitals across the world. The company's leeches have probably saved hundreds of thousands of fingers, toes, and skin flaps over the years. Truly amazing!

Useful link: https://www.biopharm-leeches.com

Oura Ring

The Oura Ring utilizes advanced sensor technology to deliver precise, personalized health insights straight from your body to a mobile app. Like other smart fitness devices, it can track your temperature, heart rate variability and sleep efficiency, but a new study suggests it may also be capable of detecting Covid-19 in its earliest stages.

Useful link: https://ouraring.com

Medically Home

A brilliant startup which uses technology to bring doctors, nurses, and medical equipment to patient's homes, both physically and virtually. Get to know Rami Karjian and Raphael Rakowski.

Useful link:
https://www.medicallyhome.com

Diagnostic Detectives Network

If you don't kick into gear until it's a crisis, you're only going to ensure a much bigger and long-lasting crisis.

Useful link:
https://diagnosticdetectives.com

DispatchHealth

A unique hospital-at-home startup.

Useful link:
https://www.dispatchhealth.com

The COVID Consultants

Get to know Dr. Dana Lerman. The Covid Consultants offers useful services for both businesses and individuals, including access to at-home testing.

Useful link:
https://thecovidconsultants.com

Wall Of Silence

Get to know Rosemary Gibson.

Useful link:
http://www.rosemarygibson.org

Nicoya: The Costa Rican Peninsula Where Centenarians Thrive

Simplicity works. Visit Nicoya.

Useful links:
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200429-nicoya-the-costa-rican-peninsula-where-centenarians-thrive
https://www.govisitcostarica.com

Microbe Mappers Are Tracking Covid-19's Invisible Traces

Get to know Christopher Mason.

Useful links:
https://www.wired.com/story/microbe-mappers-are-tracking-covid-19s-invisible-traces
http://www.masonlab.net

Sicker. Fatter. Poorer.

Get to know Leo Trasande.

Useful link:
https://www.leotrasande.com

How Do You Build A City For A Pandemic?

Redesign functional spaces. We need a refined pandemic architecture in the face of globalised health threats.

Useful links:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200424-how-do-you-build-a-city-for-a-pandemic
https://www.archisearch.gr/architecture/open-call-pandemic-architecture-international-ideas-competition

Exercise Is Medicine

Get to know Judy Foreman.

Useful link:
https://judyforeman.com

Random Thoughts

I see three trends. Global travel will make things worse, and more epidemics will become pandemics. Next, climate change: temperatures rise, pathogens multiply and mutate faster. Third is population growth. We cut down trees, put up buildings, and move into wild habitat. We are the pandemic activators.

The Simple Dutch Cure For Stress

It's Uitwaaien. It literally translates to outblowing. It works.

Useful link:
http://nautil.us/blog/the-simple-dutch-cure-for-stress

Marie Kondo Store Online

I think crystal cleansers and infusers are red flags. Your mind must be in a special frequency to believe in the wellness claims. I don't think crystals can purify water. Act responsibly.

Useful links:
https://shop.konmari.com
https://www.insider.com/marie-kondo-new-store-water-bottle-does-it-work-2019-11

Prolon

A trendy diet. At the current price point, the meal kits are not affordable for most people.

Useful link:
https://prolonpro.com