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Happy Fri-YAY, Readers!

On this day in 1934, Spanish neuroscientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal passed away. He, along with Camillo Golgi, won the Nobel Prize in 1906 for establishing the neuron as the basic unit of the nervous system, a key discovery in neuroscience.

Today's Top Beats

🫀 “Digital Twin”
🥦 Multitasking Vegetable

🍫 Healthy-ish Halloween Candy

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“Digital Twin” Aids Cardiac Surgery

When planning for a complex heart surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital providers first create a “digital twin” of the heart—a 3D heart model showing every damaged blood vessel or malformed ventricle. They can freely manipulate the digital twin, analyze its functions, and even gauge how their life-saving operation will affect the heart. Pioneered by the Living Heart Project, this revolutionary technology allows surgeons to simulate procedures before operating, reducing risks and improving outcomes, and it’s expanding to model other organs and test medical devices.

The Multitasking Vegetable

Move over kale! Broccoli may just be the new superfood—or rather, “multitasking vegetable.” It’s packed with nutrients like vitamin K, potassium, and fiber that support heart and bone health and may reduce cancer risk. It also contains sulforaphane, a compound that helps detoxify the body and reduce inflammation. If you’re looking to add broccoli to your meal, stick to light cooking (no boiling) to preserve its nutrients and sulforaphane-activating enzymes.

Healthy-ish Halloween Candy

With Halloween right around the corner, let’s talk about candy. Candy is typically high in sugar and may contain high levels of fat and calories, as well as no nutrients. If you’re looking for a “healthy” option, dietitian Rose Britt suggests Peanut M&Ms due to their nuts offering some protein and fiber. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have a similar nutritional value with more sugar. Before indulging in candy on Halloween, it’s recommended to eat a meal rich in fiber and protein.

TODAY'S TOP VITAL

20%

The percentage of US adults who report feeling loneliness “a lot of the day yesterday.” While high, that figure is still a far cry from the whopping 56% of transgender adults who feel lonely, as we previously reported. Click here to learn the recent trends in loneliness, what lifestyle factors are linked to reduced loneliness, and more.

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Financial Tricks and Treats

As we transition into fall, our spending often creeps up—pumpkin spiced lattes, holiday decor, Friendsgiving, and more can haunt our budgets if we are not careful! 

For nurses and healthcare professionals juggling hectic schedules, these expenses can feel especially spooky. Here are a few “tricks” and “treats” to keep your finances in check:

• Trick #1: Embrace DIY. Try making your own festive decor with inexpensive materials, like turning pumpkins into planters or creating fall wreaths from recycled materials.

• Trick #2: Batch meal prep for the season. Cooking cozy, fall-themed meals at home saves money and offers a healthy alternative to pricey takeout during long shifts.

• Treat: Set aside a “fun fund.” Allocate a small amount weekly for something special—whether it’s a coffee, new scrubs, or a little holiday gift. It’s a budget-friendly way to enjoy the season!

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Well Equipped 

These bandage holders can clip onto your badge reel or bag—great for the nurse who is always prepared.

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Viral Frozen Coffee

This viral coffee trend has been taking over the internet. Check out this easy, healthy meal prep coffee recipe if you love ice cream coffee as much as we do!

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