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What Evolutionary Biology Can Teach Us About Diet, Exercise, and Staying Alive

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Revisiting Sleep: Myths and Misconceptions

This chapter delves into the evolution of exercise and sleep, challenging widely held beliefs about their impact on health. By examining historical sleep patterns and critiquing modern narratives, it highlights the natural variability of sleep in human history and encourages a less stressful approach to sleep.

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