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Interrupted and distracted: Johann Hari wants you to regain your attention

Life Examined

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How Does Food Hurt Our Attention?

Food is one of the 12 factors that harming our attention, says Fahey. The way we eat profoundly affect the way we think and feel. Food releases a huge amount of energy really quickly into your brain. Our diets also contain chemicals that act on our brains like drugs. Technology has accelerated this process in the last 30 to 40 years - particularly in ecause.

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