2025: The Year the Machines Learned to Listen (Or Did They?)
As 2025 begins its trajectory towards the end of the year, I find myself reflecting on what an extraordinary year it’s been for health decision-making. If 2024 was about AI…
When Healthcare Meets Waymo: What Driverless Cars Can Teach Us About AI and Digital Health
I was recently in Phoenix for a conference, and while there, I had the chance to learn more about Waymo, the self-driving car company. Standing at the curb, I watched…
The September Refresh: How a Seasonal Reset Shapes Health Decisions in the Digital Era
Every September, Miguel felt the same knot in his stomach. A 62-year-old retired teacher living with heart failure, he dreaded the shift to cooler air and shorter days, because they…
Back to School, Back to Smart Choices: Making Healthier Decisions This Fall
Every August, the world seems to press “reset.” Markers are on sale, backpacks are dusted off, and kids (and parents) try valiantly to adjust bedtime before the first day of…
Should We All Wear Wearables?
On June 24, 2025, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a bold new plan: a nationwide campaign to encourage every American to use a wearable health…
Drowning in Data: How to Outsmart Cognitive Overload and Make Smarter Health Choices in the Age of AI
Recently, at a busy health tech conference I was eyeing the latest AI-powered gadgets, apps and medical wearables promising to revolutionize personal health, and struck up a conversation with a…
Can A Little Gadget Help You Make Smarter Health Decisions?
At exactly 5:38 a.m. last Tuesday, I got a text from my friend Sarah: “Quick q: if your kid says his heart feels like it’s buzzing and he has a…
Can AI Help You Make Better Wellness Decisions?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just transforming industries—it’s also reshaping how we make decisions about our health and wellness. As a neuroscientist with expertise at the intersection of decision-making and…
Empowering Brain Health: The Hidden Power of Decision-Making in a Digital Age
March is Brain Health Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on one of our most vital organs. We often think of brain health in terms of memory,…
Stop Tracking Everything: How AI and Digital Health Tech Can Help You Make Smarter Health Decisions
When it comes to improving your health, the internet loves to tell you to “track everything.” Track your steps, calories, sleep, stress levels, and even how many glasses of water…