Author: timbatchelder
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Montessori and Dementia: How This Teaching Method Can Improve Health
At the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, they are testing Montessori approaches to improve patients’ overall wellness. Source: Montessori and Dementia: How This Teaching Method Can Improve Health
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Study Finds Alarming Levels of Microplastics in The Feces of People With IBD
What does it mean? Source: Study Finds Alarming Levels of Microplastics in The Feces of People With IBD
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The Future of Work is Not Corporate — It’s DAOs and Crypto Networks
The Future of Work is Not Corporate — It’s DAOs and Crypto Networks | Future https://flip.it/ComOll https://future.a16z.com/the-future-of-work-daos-crypto-networks/
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De-stressing design
Exploring the impact of stress on our brains and subsequent online behaviours, and how this might be alleviated via compassionate design. Source: De-stressing design
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Real World, Observational Studies Reveal Epileptic Seizures Reduced by 86% in Children Using Medicinal Cannabis
Results of a case study in children prompt researchers to call for further exploration of the potential therapeutic benefits of whole-plant medicinal cannabis products. Source: Epileptic Seizure Rate Reduced by 86% in Children Treated Using Whole-Plant Medicinal Cannabis
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People Love the Brain for the Wrong Reasons
Our fascination with brain-based explanations of psychology arises from intuitive ideas about the separation of mind and body—ideas unsupported by science Source: People Love the Brain for the Wrong Reasons – Scientific American
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24-Year-Old Researches Treatment for Her Own Crippling Disease: ‘I’m in a Race Against Time’
Shandra Trantham has Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a rare genetic disease that is slowly robbing her of the ability to walk and talk Source: 24-Year-Old Researches Treatment for Her Own Crippling Disease: ‘I’m in a Race Against Time’
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What Children Lose When Their Brains Develop Too Fast
Adverse early experiences can make young minds inflexible, while a carefree childhood has clear cognitive benefits. Source: What Children Lose When Their Brains Develop Too Fast
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Studies of Children’s Stories Shows Differences in Russian and U.S. Approaches to Emotion
https://neurosciencenews.com/child-literature-emotion-19756/
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Low Genetic Diversity Means Humans Are Doomed to Go Extinct, Soon
Scientific American: Humans Are Doomed to Go Extinct. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/humans-are-doomed-to-go-extinct/
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How Naadam Created A Sustainable Cashmere Brand That Is Helping Mongolian Nomads
Ever since I walked into Naadam’s store in Hudson Yards (in pre-pandemic New York), I have been a complete fan of this supercool, sustainable Mongolian cashmere brand. Source: How Naadam Created A $100 Million+ Sustainable Luxury Cashmere Brand That Is Helping Mongolian Communities (Part One)
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In 5 Years Everyone Will Work in IT. But Will We Need an IT Department?
The Wall Street Journal: It’s Time to Get Rid of the IT Department. https://www.wsj.com/articles/get-rid-of-the-it-department-11637605133?mod=flipboard
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