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How I'm Using Science (and Snacks!) to Calm My Overthinking Heart
First up, let's talk about food, because honestly, when my brain is in overdrive, my cravings for chocolate reach epic, siren-song proportions. But here's the thing: while a giant slab of dark chocolate feels good in the moment (and yes, it does contain some lovely mood-boosting compounds like tryptophan, which helps produce serotonin), it’s not always the long-term solution for a perpetually buzzing brain.
By Being Inquisitive3 days ago in Journal
Why a CFO Can Make or Break a High Growth Startup. AI-Generated.
High-growth startups don’t fail only because they lack a good product. Many stumble because they run out of cash, misread unit economics, scale too early, or can’t tell a convincing story to investors.
By Adrian Lawrence3 days ago in Journal
The Finance Director's Job Has Changed - Here's what that means for business. AI-Generated.
Not long ago, the finance director (FD) was widely seen as the person who “kept the numbers straight.” Budgets, accounting oversight, compliance, controls, reporting—essential work, but often backward-looking and reactive.
By Adrian Lawrence3 days ago in Journal
Exercise activates a liver enzyme that fixes brain vascular damage and improves memory.
In mice, it has recently been demonstrated that a liver enzyme generated during exercise can restore memory and repair aging brain blood vessels. By linking the benefits of physical activity to a repair mechanism at the brain's outer boundary rather than inside neurones themselves, the new discovery reframes how exercise protects cognition.
By Francis Dami3 days ago in FYI
The Emerald Jewel in the Cosmic Tapestry
Earth, our vibrant home, is far more than just a planet; it is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, an emerald jewel suspended in the cold, vast expanse of the cosmos. It’s a place where the improbable coalesces into the miraculous, where every element, from its celestial dance to its intricate internal rhythms, conspires to foster and sustain an astonishing diversity of life. The designation "miracle planet" isn't hyperbole; it's an understatement of a cosmic ballet performed with breathtaking precision.
By Being Inquisitive3 days ago in Earth
Power, Protection, and the Limits of Liberal Ideology
The Epstein saga didn’t happen in a vacuum. It happened inside a specific ideological architecture — one built on liberal principles of individual freedom, institutional trust, legal process, and market logic. Understanding how that architecture both enabled the abuse and is now struggling to reckon with it tells us something important about liberalism itself: its genuine achievements, and its profound blind spots.
By noor ul amin3 days ago in Humans
The Rise of the Fractional CFO. AI-Generated.
In today’s fast-moving business environment, financial leadership has become more critical than ever. Companies face constant pressure to grow, remain profitable, secure funding, and navigate increasingly complex regulatory and economic conditions. Yet not every organisation is ready—or able—to hire a full-time Chief Financial Officer.
By Adrian Lawrence3 days ago in Journal
Why the Moon Appears Larger Near the Horizon
Is the Moon Really Bigger Near the Horizon? The short answer is no. The Moon’s physical size does not change during the night. In fact, when the Moon is near the horizon, it is actually slightly farther away from you than when it is overhead. That’s because when it’s overhead, you are about one Earth radius (roughly 6,371 kilometers) closer to it than when it’s on the horizon.
By shahkar jalal3 days ago in Education
