Jivan’s Newsletter

How to overcome decision fatigue & make better decisions

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Jun 1, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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May 2022

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…

May 18, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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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…

May 10, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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April 2022

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…

Apr 27, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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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…

Apr 21, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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Why we focus on the wrong things & how to stop

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Apr 13, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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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?

Apr 6, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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March 2022

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…

Mar 30, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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Why being outdoors can make you healthier and happier

Looking for an easy way to improve your health? Spending time in nature might be the answer

Mar 23, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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How your gut is controlling your mind

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Mar 16, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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Why birth control isn't just a women's issue

Hi there, It’s International Women’s Day! This week I’m talking about contraception. Preventing pregnancy is important to women and men, but the…

Mar 8, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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February 2022

Why knowledge isn't always power when it comes to your health data

Data can empower us to improve our health, but no one warns us about the dark side.

Feb 23, 2022 • Jivan Virdee

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