“Surreal” is the word that keeps coming to mind. Life has felt like an alternative universe for quite a while now, and it feels even stranger during the holiday season.
After a year of much sacrifice, reality is requiring us to forgo traditions we hold dear and distance ourselves from people we may feel we’ve already gone too long without seeing.
And many are navigating the season with a sense of grief—for lost loved ones, lost purpose, maybe even lost hope.
Maybe that’s not you. Maybe you are full of gratitude for everything you have, and now appreciate even more because of the pandemic.
That’s also me, on some days.
Some days I look around and feel undeniably blessed to have my health, my family, and all my needs met.
“Surreal” is the word that keeps coming to mind. Life has felt like an alternative universe for quite a while now, and it feels even stranger during the holiday season.
After a year of much sacrifice, reality is requiring us to forgo traditions we hold dear and distance ourselves from people we may feel we’ve already gone too long without seeing.
And many are navigating the season with a sense of grief—for lost loved ones, lost purpose, maybe even lost hope.
Maybe that’s not you. Maybe you are full of gratitude for everything you have, and now appreciate even more because of the pandemic.
That’s also me, on some days.
Some days I look around and feel undeniably blessed to have my health, my family, and all my needs met.
A hot topic now – crossing the so-called ‘Digital Divide’. It’s ironic – the topic has been under discussion forever. Long ago, in a world far, far, away – it was easy for the oldest to say that they don’t see the benefit in technology, Internet access or other devices. That was pre-pandemic of course. In 2020, the divide looks like a chasm, depending on how it is viewed. What will close it? What is the missing link? More training? Discounted devices? Free Internet? Grandchildren pho…
A hot topic now – crossing the so-called ‘Digital Divide’. It’s ironic – the topic has been under discussion forever. Long ago, in a world far, far, away – it was easy for the oldest to say that they don’t see the benefit in technology, Internet access or other devices. That was pre-pandemic of course. In 2020, the divide looks like a chasm, depending on how it is viewed. What will close it? What is the missing link? More training? Discounted devices? Free Internet? Grandchildren pho…
Alex Zhavoronkov founded Insilico Medicine, an early company in the young longevity industry, and the first of many to focus on machine learning as a way to improve research infrastructure in drug discovery. Here he offers a selection of opinions on the longevity industry, the approaches he thinks are most interesting. It is worth bearing in mind that his bias is very much towards the use of machine learning and small molecule therapeutics, which is far from a full list of everything that is taking place.
Can you give our listeners a quick overview of the longevity and aging field.
It will be difficult to make a short intro into the longevity industry because it is broad and encompasses many fields that also relate to general biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare. I would define longevity medicine as a field of AI powe…
Alex Zhavoronkov founded Insilico Medicine, an early company in the young longevity industry, and the first of many to focus on machine learning as a way to improve research infrastructure in drug discovery. Here he offers a selection of opinions on the longevity industry, the approaches he thinks are most interesting. It is worth bearing in mind that his bias is very much towards the use of machine learning and small molecule therapeutics, which is far from a full list of everything that is taking place.
Can you give our listeners a quick overview of the longevity and aging field.
It will be difficult to make a short intro into the longevity industry because it is broad and encompasses many fields that also relate to general biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare. I would define longevity medicine as a field of AI powe…
Ah, ham, the classic celebration meal. Affordable, easy to prep, and good for days of leftovers, this OG main dish likes to show up for Christmas dinner, Easter, or any time there are a lot of mouths to feed.
Milanfoto/Getty Images
But while serving ham is a no-brainer, figuring out what to dish up alongside it can be a head-scratcher.
To help with this delicious dilemma, we went recipe-hunting. Below, we cover not only the classics (biscuits, mashed potatoes, Grandma’s raisin sauce) but also some unique dishes that might turn out to be your new faves.
Ah, ham, the classic celebration meal. Affordable, easy to prep, and good for days of leftovers, this OG main dish likes to show up for Christmas dinner, Easter, or any time there are a lot of mouths to feed.
Milanfoto/Getty Images
But while serving ham is a no-brainer, figuring out what to dish up alongside it can be a head-scratcher.
To help with this delicious dilemma, we went recipe-hunting. Below, we cover not only the classics (biscuits, mashed potatoes, Grandma’s raisin sauce) but also some unique dishes that might turn out to be your new faves.
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Hi Greatist readers, and happy Monday!
December is settling in, and whew, what a year it’s been!
What I enjoy most about Decembers are how they are a great time to pause and look back at what lessons unfolded while anticipating new lessons that will surely arise.
2020 is definitely one of a year for reflection
Although we are *still* going through a pandemic, what we also…
You’re here! That means it’s Monday, or it’s feeling like one. Don’t worry Greatist has your back. Subscribe to our newsletter for direct access to Mondays with Minaa, a mental health column by our resident self-care expert, Minaa.
Design by Alexis Lira
Hi Greatist readers, and happy Monday!
December is settling in, and whew, what a year it’s been!
What I enjoy most about Decembers are how they are a great time to pause and look back at what lessons unfolded while anticipating new lessons that will surely arise.
2020 is definitely one of a year for reflection
Although we are *still* going through a pandemic, what we also…
A hot topic now – crossing the so-called ‘Digital Divide’. It’s ironic – the topic has 
