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Jan 2021

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Mini-Episode: Cool Facts Friday #7

About this episode

Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month. Enjoy!

Here’s the current lineup for episode #7:

Fasting changes your circadian rhythm.
Fasting may help treat breast cancer.
Body temperature controls REM sleep.
Psychedelics offer new hope for depression.
A new hormone fights obesity.

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