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  Are you fed up with “self - discipline”? Many articles about self - improvement and growth always give you a shot of motivation at the beginning of the new year, repeating those clichés. At the end, they will patiently persuade you: Everyone understands the principles. Can't do it? That means you're not self - disciplined enough. They will earnestly admonish you:...

  Currently, the internet is flooded with various articles, videos, and podcasts claiming to help you "reset your brain's reward system" and "rediscover the joy of simple things in life." The core idea of these contents is that reducing the current level of stimulation can not only help you regain your focus but also improve your work efficiency. This practice is called...

  Are hyperuricemia and gout the same thing? Is eating meat or drinking soup the main culprit behind gout? Why do young people develop gout? Does consuming alkaline foods help? Today, I’ve invited a specialist professor to address common questions about gout and hyperuricemia, explain how to avoid hidden triggers of gout, and highlight how small lifestyle changes can improve overall health....

  Andrew Przybylski, a professor of human behavior and technology at the University of Oxford, is a very busy man. By noon, he has already had several meetings via “Skype, Teams, in-person, and now FaceTime Audio”. He seems to be able to switch seamlessly between these platforms without showing any signs of cognitive impairment.   “The deterioration of my brain depends entirely...