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Dazed & Confused. How The Modern World Leads To Mental Fatigue And Gunk In The Windmills Of Your Mind

Filed Under: Mind/Brain

Dazed & Confused. How The Modern World Leads To Mental Fatigue And Gunk In The Windmills Of Your Mind
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Information Overload & Analysis-Paralysis Lead To Cognitive-Sludge:

So many parts of the modern world seem at once like the amazing ideas from fiction writers 100 years ago,

And also the downsides different ones described 50 years ago.

But other than songs like “Virtual Insanity” or, “Too Much Information”, few works predict the more mundane, less Blade-Runner-level hardships.

They forgot to think of microplastics and PFAS invading our brains and bodies.

Even more clear & present than that is a piece of work from The Paris Brain Institute that doesn’t just make The Matrix look like a prophecy,

It makes us all look like Victorian zombies treadmilling our way into oblivion…

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Fish Oil Vs. Aging: Can A Little Softgel Affect Something As Big As Your Lifespan, Or Is It “Supplement BS”?

Filed Under: Aging

Fish Oil Vs. Aging: Can A Little Softgel Affect Something As Big As Your Lifespan, Or Is It “Supplement BS”?
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The Fish-Oil Wars! Snake Oil Skepticism to Scientific Breakthrough?:

Sometimes, the “sure(st) thing” is that firm answers can be hard to come-by.

And nowhere is that more true than in the Wild-West space of supplements!

Whether it’s dangerous Vitamin E, magical metabolic Acai drinks, or major retailers putting house-plants into their echinacea,

It’s always had a Spectre of Woo-Woo BS or “Bro-Science”.

Even Fish Oil gets saddled with the BS nameplate from time-to-time.

But what if things are turning around yet again for the evidence?

The surprising findings from a U. Zurich team aren’t even just the regular, “Good for circulation. Smells.” -results.

They might hint at something WAY more fundamental, like one of the primary reasons you come to a nerdbot site like this in the first place…

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Maximizing The Benefits Of Your Hard-Earned Vacation For Fun And Profit. Take A Break, Change Your Life!

Filed Under: Mind/Brain

Maximizing The Benefits Of Your Hard-Earned Vacation For Fun And Profit. Take A Break, Change Your Life!
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Return From “Anti-Productivity” Refreshed, Restored, & Ready To Rock:

Are you someone who a) “lives to work”, or b) “works to live”?

I’m willing to guess that more than a few of you answered a).

-Especially if you’re one of the countless go-getters who left vacation days on the table last year.

After that informal personality test, I’ll share another short axiom from someone I met on one trip:

“In America, you survive. In Europe, you live.” [economists and entrepreneurs can make their own interpretations here, btw]

Still worse than answering a) on the above, is the Scope-Creep “Workcation” where you “try” to go on vacation, but you still “peek” at work stuff.

But there is some really good news for those of you who want to reform!…

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Extraordinary Magic: The Secret Formula To Keep Your Heart Ticking Like A Swiss Watch And Living Longer

Filed Under: Nutrition

Extraordinary Magic: The Secret Formula To Keep Your Heart Ticking Like A Swiss Watch And Living Longer
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Each Morning Could Make or Break Your Cardiovascular Health:

Quick, what’s the most important thing you do for your heart each day?

If your mind jumped to hitting the gym or popping a pill, you might be missing a major piece of the puzzle.

A unique study suggests that one of the simplest yet most powerful habits could be hiding in plain sight.

Believe it or not, it’s your breakfast routine.

That’s right. Whether you’re a grab-and-go granola bar bro, a 3-course brunchophile, or a “Just coffee, thanks!” kind of person,

You could be unknowingly sabotaging (or supercharging!) your well-being.

And the difference comes down to a few key factors most people outside the Intermittent-Fasting cult crowd would never even think about…

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It Doesn’t Just “Wake The Dead”. Your Morning Coffee’s Anti-Aging Magic Might Be A Secret Time-Machine!

Filed Under: Aging

It Doesn’t Just “Wake The Dead”. Your Morning Coffee’s Anti-Aging Magic Might Be A Secret Time-Machine!
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Portuguese Team Finds Coffee Could Be More Than Just A Wake-Up Call:

We all know that first cup of coffee in the morning feels like it brings us back to life.

But what if it actually does a little bit more than that?

An review of almost 100 studies suggests your daily brew might be doing a lot more than just getting you through morning meetings.

-Which is entirely possible, because (surprise, surprise) there is a lot more than just caffeine at work.

The findings are surprising enough that they’re causing researchers to rethink a few things they thought they knew about coffee and aging…

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The Myth of Healthy Moderate Drinking: Research Reveals The Giant Buzz-Kill Of A Reverse Halo-Effect

Filed Under: Better Living Through Chemistry

The Myth of Healthy Moderate Drinking: Research Reveals The Giant Buzz-Kill Of A Reverse Halo-Effect
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That Glass of Wine Probably Isn’t Medicine After All:

You’ve probably heard it countless times: “An apple glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away.”

It’s a comforting thought that’s been repeated in headlines and dinner conversations for decades.

But what if we’ve been looking at the evidence, and the advice, all wrong?

A new and somewhat contrarian analysis from the University of Victoria may have just rewritten our understanding of alcohol and health.

And the results might make you rethink that daily nightcap.

No, this is not just some “Dry January” clickbait, either…

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And Now For Something Completely Different!: A Winter Weekly Roundup Of Holiday Health Hacks

Filed Under: Other

And Now For Something Completely Different!: A Winter Weekly Roundup Of Holiday Health Hacks
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Give Yourself The Miracle Of Health Hacks For The Holidays!:

In the spirit of giving, and to try something a little different, let’s leave a bunch of little presents under the HealthTrekker tree this year!:

“Holiday Heart” is a real thing!

The occasional slice of cake “might” not be so bad for you?

Gonna party like it’s 1899? You need these 8+ tips to minimize the damage!

Oh BTW, Holiday Weight Gain may not be as bad as you thought!

But watch out for all the sugary stuff! It can bite you right back.

Desperately try to control your holiday drinking with help from The Aussies?

Food Anxiety can also be a part of the holidays, too.

Last but not least, Mind UK’s exhaustive list on Why Christmas Is Hard.

Excerpts & Links after the jump. Enjoy!…

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A Comfort-Food Conundrum. How Cocoa And Flavanol-Rich Foods Can De-Stress Better Than Mac n Cheese

Filed Under: Better Living Through Chemistry

A Comfort-Food Conundrum. How Cocoa And Flavanol-Rich Foods Can De-Stress Better Than Mac n Cheese
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Miracles Of Nutrition Chemistry Are Easy To Miss. For Better Or Worse:

Picture this: Another stressful day at work; or the disco. Another deadline. Another skip-lunch-and-grab-anything-quick part of your life.

Before you know it, something tells you to reach for that mac & cheese, pizza, or burger.

-Classic comfort foods that somehow always have a bit too much fat. And not just the good kind.

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.

Scientists have just discovered something fascinating about this daily stress+eat cycle.

And potentially, a way to protect ourselves from its damage…

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