?? Exposomics ?? Nutrition claims and pseudoscience ?? 6 morning rituals ?? The "butterfly effect"
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18 February, 2025
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Exposomics - the new science of genes, environment and drug efficacy
Toxins are everywhere—in the air you breathe, the food you eat, and even household products. These hidden chemicals don’t just affect your health; they can change how medications work in your body. From pollution to pesticides, your environment may be altering your treatment without you even knowing.
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Pseudoscience and misinformation driving nutrition claims
Confused by conflicting nutrition advice? You’re not alone. Social media and wellness influencers push misleading health claims, twisting science to sell products.From miracle cures to supplement scams, misinformation spreads fast. Learn how to separate fact from fiction and make informed health choices.
Read more here: Nutrition research - an imperfect science
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6 morning rituals (routines) to kickstart your day - an expert's guide
Start your day with purpose! The right morning routines can boost energy, sharpen focus, and set a winning tone for the day. Six simple habits will supercharge your mindset, productivity, and well-being. Ready to level up your mornings?
Rituals and habits are similar in that they are both repeated behaviours that are carried out in a specific way. However, there are some important differences between the two. One key difference is the purpose or meaning behind the behaviour. Rituals are typically performed with a specific purpose or intention in mind. Habits are mindless, often detrimental, repetitive actions.
Rituals are purposeful and intentional; habits are automatic and mechanical.
The anthropologist, Mary Douglas, points out an elementary difference. They are devices for enhancing attention and mindfulness. She states:
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Andrew Huberman, the well known (and equally controversial) neuroscientists/ explainer talks about a set of morning routines that will set your day off to a good start.
Here's the man, himself, to tell you about it.
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The "butterfly effect" - why the future is impossible to predict
A butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil—weeks later, a storm rages in Texas. This popular butterfly effect meme has spread widely, but have we misunderstood it? Rooted in chaos theory, the real lesson isn’t about storms but how small changes can ripple unpredictably through complex systems.
Read more here: The butterfly effect: this obscure mathematical concept has become an everyday idea, but do we have it all wrong?
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