Another mixer post containing links to several awesome articles that I've come across over the last few days. Some really thought-provoking, engaging, and genuinely fascinating ideas, research, and concepts here.
Talking the health benefits of coffee; how the invention of the computer can be traced all the way back to Aristotle; the effects of absentee leadership in the workplace; a simple way to improve memory; why forming a daily writing habit will dramatically change your life for the better; and a woman who can detect Parkinson's disease, tuberculosis, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and diabetes - all through her sense of smell.
"4 Cups a Day: 4 Surprising Health Benefits of Drinking That Much Coffee"
Two cups aren’t enough, research suggests.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/4-cups-a-day-4-surprising-health-benefits-of-drinking-that-much-coffee
"How Aristotle Created the Computer"
The philosophers he influenced set the stage for the technological revolution that remade our world.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-aristotle-created-the-computer
"The Most Common Type of Incompetent Leader"
Absentee leadership rarely comes up in today’s leadership or business literature, but research shows it is alarmingly common.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-most-common-type-of-incompetent-leader
"An Effortless Way to Improve Your Memory"
A surprisingly potent technique can boost your short and long-term recall – and it appears to help everyone from students to Alzheimer’s patients.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/an-effortless-way-to-improve-your-memory
"Form A Daily Writing Habit - It Will Improve Your Life"
Writing can help you gain clarity and confidence in many areas of life. The sooner you start, the better.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/form-a-daily-writing-habit-it-will-improve-your-life
"Her Incredible Sense Of Smell Is Helping Scientists Find New Ways To Diagnose Disease"
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/23/820274501/her-incredible-sense-of-smell-is-helping-scientists-find-new-ways-to-diagnose-di
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Saturday, March 28, 2020
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