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I had it all wrong. For years, I worked toward wealth and lavishness. I didn’t achieve those goals, but a little voice kept asking me, “Is this all there is to life? Make more money, spend more money? Isn’t this just an unending loop?” Growing older made things clearer. My body’s inefficiencies began to surface, and every excess was quickly punished: more alcohol led to disturbed sleep, rich food caused stomach issues, late nights brought bad mornings, and buying expensive things resulted in buyer’s remorse....

From a coding perspective, AI assistants are incredibly valuable. They generate code, save keystrokes, and are always available to answer questions without getting tired or impatient. These tools are widely accessible, offered for free on various platforms, and can even be downloaded with some limitations. The code they generate is often about 80% accurate, with the remaining 20% typically requiring minor adjustments. Rarely do I need to spend significant time debugging the output....

PHR (Personal Health Records) are a modern innovation designed for interoperability. FHIR is the existing protocol that is leveraged for creating and managing health records. Ultimately, everything in FHIR is represented as a `resource`. There are a total of 157 resource types, and each of them has a baseline that can be extended by providers to stitch together their own customization over the standard protocol. Each resource has attributes, and each attribute can be of different datatypes....

After moving into our new home, we faced the challenge of managing a large backyard and front yard filled with trees that constantly made the place messy. In December, we decided to remove the trees to create a cleaner environment, but now the yard feels a bit barren. We’re considering several ideas to enhance our outdoor spaces: Increase shaded areas for comfort during late mornings and afternoons. Install heating for enjoyable late afternoons and evenings....

It’s often said that simple ideas scale better than complex ones. While this seems intuitively true, it’s worth exploring why this is the case. Simple ideas scale well for a few key reasons: They are easy to understand and discuss. They can be layered on top of each other effectively. However, developing simple ideas is surprisingly difficult: Reality is inherently complex and doesn’t naturally lend itself to simplicity. To get started, you must identify the most relevant details and eliminate the distractions....

Yesterday, Nidhi attended a pooja in the neighborhood. When she returned, she mentioned an animated discussion her friends had about quantum physics—a topic she found difficult to follow. I explained to her how quantum physics explores the dual nature of waves and particles, as well as the perplexing idea that we can’t be certain of an outcome until we observe it. This morning, she watched some videos on quantum physics, which helped her grasp the concepts better....

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and grind, often at the expense of our well-being. Overworking might seem like a badge of honor, but it comes with significant hidden costs. Here are some critical areas where overworking takes its toll: 1. No Time to Journal Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, stress management, and personal growth. When work consumes all our time, this valuable practice often falls by the wayside....

Health is a comprehensive state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that the highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental human right, regardless of race, religion, political belief, or economic condition. Health 1.0: Ancient Wisdom and Beginnings of Public Health Infrastructure Ancient civilizations of China, India, and Egypt utilized medicinal plants and herbs to drive beneficial health outcomes for thousands of years....

All good things must come to an end, and so it is with our whirlwind Greek vacation. From island hopping to beach lounging, from devouring gyros to navigating through caves, we’ve truly lived a thousand lives in these few days. Figure 1: Smoothies and Capuccino’s at Usu Rum! Our last day kicked off at Usu Rum, where we indulged in cappuccinos, berry smoothies, and a hearty spinach omelet. The ambiance was as delightful as the breakfast—setting a high bar for our return to cereal at home....

Morning broke in Athens, and we bolted from our matchbox-sized room in search of familiar American comforts of Starbucks. Nothing says ‘good morning’ like a Grand Cappuccino and a Fredo Cappuccino to kickstart the heart. Figure 1: Kickstarting the day at Starbucks, Syntagma Square, Athens The day’s dilemma: a Rick Steves-inspired city walk or an exploration of the Ancient Agora? Given the early hour and our caffeine superpowers, we opted for the latter, Sorry Rick!...