Thinking on Your Feet + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: the case for cannabis-based drugs, why working on your feet is working smartly, and how Amazon’s Alexa could be shaping children’s communication skills.
Decoding Your Baby's DNA: It Can Be Done. But Should It Be?
Los Angeles Times
While analyzing the DNA of sick newborns can have lifesaving consequences, a panel of scientists is examining the ethical side of it.
My Son Pioneered an Epilepsy Drug Derived from Marijuana. An FDA Panel Just Approved It
Wired
With the FDA’s recent approval of a cannabis-based drug to treat epilepsy, writer Fred Vogelstein shares a personal story of one hopeful patient: his son.
Alexa and the Age of Casual Rudeness
The Atlantic
Ken Gordon questions how Amazon’s popular smart home devices could be shaping the communication skills of the next generation.
Standing Up at Your Desk Could Make You Smarter
The New York Times
Tired of sitting all day? A new study reveals the brain-boosting benefits of standing while working.