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Oct 2021
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Sleep Paralysis And Night Terrors Ft Dr....

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This week we are talking to a famed neuroscientist and expert from Harvard Dr. Baland Jalal. He's going to talk us through what sleep paralysis actually is. As well as what's actually going on in the body and brain and how we interact with dreams.

What Did We Learn This Week: 7:35

The first time fire ants came to America 8:01

How intermittent fasting affects life span in mice 11:30


Studytime: 15:15


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