"But now, a new understanding of the trillions of microbes living in our guts reveals that this communication process is more like a multi-lane superhighway than a one-way street. By showing that changing bacteria in the gut can change behavior, this new research might one day transform the way we understand — and treat — a variety of mental health disorders."
Three Things White Americans Must Do Today for Black Americans
"Hold open doors. Carry bags. Stand so others can sit. Ask if you can give a hand. Remember we’re naturally biased to behave like everyone else when we’re in a crowd. Fight that bias and do the thing that is gracious and kind, even if everyone else around you is doing nothing. You will feel self-conscious and potentially idiotic. This is normal. It is also a small price to pay for kindness."
Your Ancestors Didn’t Sleep Like You
"Your ancestors slept in a way that modern sleepers would find bizarre – they slept twice. And so can you."
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