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How our minds make us spend more money
Hi there, I was buying wine in the supermarket the other day. Like many people, I avoid the cheap bottles and the top shelf and go for the middle of the…
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How your health data can send you to prison
Abortion rights in the US are under threat, and it's become apparent that women's cycle tracking data can be used against them. This isn't just an…
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5 things to do when you can't focus
Hi there, I was finding it impossible to concentrate at the beginning of last week. Nothing was getting ticked off my ever-expanding to-do list. Every…
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Is lab-grown meat the future?
Hi there, I don’t want to jinx it, but I think spring is here! It hit a high of 21 degrees over the bank holiday weekend here in London. And as is…
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Why we focus on the wrong things & how to stop
Hi there, I have a confession: I’m an overthinker. I tend to get preoccupied with distracting or unhelpful thoughts. They get a lot more time and…
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How to use smell to improve focus & memory
We’ve all experienced it: a familiar scent evokes a strong emotion or transports you back in time. But why does this happen? And why should we care?
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Why daylight savings is bad for our health
Hi there, Is anyone else feeling jet-lagged this week, even though you haven’t been anywhere? In the UK, the clocks went forward an hour on Sunday…
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Jivan’s Newsletter
This weekly newsletter is my take on things happening in health, science, and psychology. My aim is that in the few minutes it’ll take you to read, you’ll learn something new.

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