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Feb 2021
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Mini-Episode: Cool Facts Friday #8

Dave Asprey
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A mix of facts about humans, humanity and the strange and wonderful world in which we live. 
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This week’s stories: Healthy Diets That Offset "Bad Genes" A major UK Biobank study of over 100,000 people found that following any one of five healthy dietary patterns was associated with up to 3 extra years of life — and the benefit held regardless of genetic predisposition to ... Show More
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Microplastics are invading your brain, blood, hormones, and fat tissue, and most people have no idea how deep the damage goes. In this episode, Host Dave Asprey and microplastics expert Josephine Musco break down exactly what these particles are doing inside your body and give yo ... Show More
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