Scientists created virtual replicas of patients’ diseased hearts so precise that blocking a dangerous irregular heartbeat in these digital “twins” showed doctors how to better treat the real thing.

One of the first clinical trials of these custom models suggests it might improve care for ventricular tachycardia, a notoriously difficult-to-treat arrhythmia.

The study, by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, was a small first step.

The Food and Drug Administration allowed the digital twin technology to guide treatment for just 10 patients, and much larger studies will be needed.

But the results reported Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine come as doctors increasingly are exploring how a technology long used in aerospace and other industries might be harnessed for better health, too. (CNN)

The reason I wrote this blog is because it seems that technologies in other fields can cross over into medicine revealing new answers to heretofor unsolvable ailments!

Each of us must do what we can to KEEP HOPE ALIVE!

Of course, I don’t know if today’s blog pertains to you.

You may be quite satisfied with things thusfar.

We all make mistakes, however, and the memory of them seems hard to shake off.

But, the biggest and most long lasting regret is something we’ve always wanted to do.

..And never did!

I hope it’s not too late to still do it.

What has always held you back?

If it is too physically dangerous, don’t attempt it!

Is this the right time of life for you to give it a try?

If not, think of an accomplishment that would still be very rewarding.

If not today, when?

Oracle is reportedly laying off thousands of employees.

This is adding to an already long list of tech giants who are cutting staff.

IT’s all while spending hundreds of billions of dollars on AI centers.

Microsoft laid off 15,000 people last year.

Amazon axed 16,000 jobs in January.

Atlassian let go of 10% of its workforce as part of its AI pivot.

Block shed 40% of its staff, claiming AI could do much of the basic coding work it needed.

Meta, which has explicitly set out to create a godlike “superintelligent” AI, reportedly laid off 700 employees while boosting a stock incentive program for a handful top executives. (CNN)

It sounds like they are “betting the farm” to me.

Oracle is reportedly laying off thousands of employees.

This is adding to an already long list of tech giants who are cutting staff.

IT’s all while spending hundreds of billions of dollars on AI centers.

Microsoft laid off 15,000 people last year.

Amazon axed 16,000 jobs in January.

Atlassian let go of 10% of its workforce as part of its AI pivot.

Block shed 40% of its staff, claiming AI could do much of the basic coding work it needed.

Meta, which has explicitly set out to create a godlike “superintelligent” AI, reportedly laid off 700 employees while boosting a stock incentive program for a handful top executives. (CNN)

It sounds like they are “betting the farm” to me.

This is a time of holidays and holy days and maybe you are feeling rather low because you have not been invited to share with anyone.

It seems that people are entertaining less lately.

Maybe it is the cost, maybe it is the time it takes and maybe people aren’t thinking of others as much these days.

If you find yourself in this situation, why not turn it around?

Why don’t you seek out a friend or neighbor you haven’t seen in awhile or someone who lives alone and who may be in your same situation.

It doesn’t need to be fancy. It could be just one person.

Send a note or make a call today. What is the worst that could happen?

If the first person doesn’t jump on the opportunity, call another and another till you find someone.

Guaranteed you will be glad you did.

If not today, when?

Of course one of the first signs is the ROBIN.

Many Robins don’t fly South for the Winter.

In the winter they change their eating habits from insects to fruit.

They gather in large flocks to forage for berries in the forests.

Other signs of Spring are Dandelions which are hardy, nutrient-dense weeds.

They are highly nutritious offering vitamins A, C and K.

The trees begin to prepare for Spring and are in the early formation of leaves.

There is a predictability to it all.

How wonderful!

Researchers saw this trend in the new study published this month in the journal Geriatrics that followed more than 11,000 seniors for about a decade.

They gauged mental and physical health with a common cognitive exam that tests short-term memory and math skills, as well as a simple walking test.

Walking engages cardiovascular, sensory, nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

A slower gait – typically less than about 4 feet a second – can indicate underlying health issues.

In the end, more than 45% of the participants showed improvement in their thinking skills and/or walking speed over time.

Improvement was more likely among those with positive attitudes about their aging. (CNN)

We are grateful for all our grandchildren and their accomplishments.

I also wanted to acknowledge three of them who obtained postgraduate degrees.

One of them worked on an ambulance all through her four years in college

After getting her undergraduate degree, she attended nursing school and is now working in the emergency dept. of a large hospital.

Our grandson spent four years in medical school after receiving his degree and is now a doctor.

Upon graduation, he has been assigned to a hospital in the Detroit area.

His specialty is anesthesiology.

Another granddaughter went on after her bachelor’s degree to get a masters in Assisted Reproduction. She is now in a field that is very much in demand.

I’ve always been impressed by people who pursue a goal with great perseverance and dedication.

We need more like them!

That’s how long it might take to buy a baked potato with a filling of your choice.

Yes, they are called “Jacket Spuds” because they are served unpeeled.

150 people will wait in line in the city of Preston, England for their turn.

One of the sellers is called SPUDBROS, a family business that does very well.

Some of the more popular fillings include baked beans or tuna salad.

At $6 each, they are far less than deli sandwiches or drive-thru foods.

Don’t be surprised if you see them popping up in your area.

Many Subway shops have them on their menus already.

Or, it may be worth flying across the Atlantic Ocean to get in line yourself!

If not today, when?

(NYT)