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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Our attention is collapsing under the weight of digital overload, emotional exhaustion, and a culture built on distraction.

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In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, ...

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An identity that revolves around productivity and achievement can also frame rest as the enemy. Here are a few ways to break ...