Start by recognizing what the person is doing well before addressing areas of improvement.

Dr. Mike…”you’ve already been compliant with that instruction”

Why Your Kid’s Brain Needs Sleep: The Scoop on Synaptic Pruning Ever wonder why kids need so much sleep? It’s not just because they’ve been running around all day—it’s actually helping shape their brains. When we’re little, our brains are packed with connections between brain cells (called synapses). Think of it like an overgrown garden—tons of branches going in every direction. But not all of those connections are useful forever. That’s where synaptic pruning comes in. Synaptic pruning is the brain’s way of cleaning up. It starts in early childhood and goes all the way into the teen years. The brain keeps the connections we use a lot and trims away the ones we don’t. It’s how our brains become faster, smarter, and more efficient. Here’s the cool part: sleep actually helps this process. While kids are snoozing, their brains are sorting through what they learned, saving the important stuff, and getting rid of the junk. Without enough good sleep, that cleanup process can get thrown off. So when your kid conks out early or takes that extra-long nap—it’s not just cute. Their brain’s doing some serious behind-the-scenes work. #WhyWeSleep

I was seeking a way to effectively do legs with no equipment and I found it. This is the workout I did today. 5 Rounds: 200M Run 20 Curtsy Lunges 20 Jumping Squats I completed it in 19:58 Beat my time!

Strength is longevity Resistance training—whether with free weights, machines, or bodyweight—does more than build muscle. It preserves bone density, improves balance, boosts metabolism, and helps prevent injury. As we age, lifting weights becomes less about aesthetics and more about independence. Carrying groceries, climbing stairs, or getting up from the floor—these all depend on strength. By progressively challenging our muscles, we can maintain mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and increase our quality of life well into old age. Lift now, thrive later.

Quantitative easing inflated prices—and inflated profits. When Ben Bernanke’s Federal Reserve launched quantitative easing after the 2008 financial crisis, it flooded the economy with liquidity. The goal: stabilize markets and encourage lending. The result: asset prices soared—stocks, bonds, and real estate climbed sharply. But inflation followed. Not immediately, but steadily. Consumer goods, housing, and essentials all became more expensive over time. Wages didn’t keep up. While QE helped prevent economic collapse, it disproportionately benefited those who owned assets. Investors, corporations, and the wealthy saw massive gains. Meanwhile, the average consumer paid more for everyday life without sharing equally in the upside. The fiat matrix is a rigged game. #Bitcoin helps even the playing field and gives us plebs a chance at having families and lives for our children that somewhat resemble the lives our parents were able to give us.