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March 24, 2025

Happy Monday!

Today we’ll discuss what long-fermented sourdough does for your gut and a study that finds raising kids may rewire your brain.

Let’s get started.
Chrisy Trudeau
Chrisy Trudeau
Managing Editor
What Long-Fermented Sourdough Does for Your Gut
What Long-Fermented Sourdough Does for Your Gut
Sourdough is the oldest form of leavened bread, dating back to at least 2000 B.C. when ancient Egyptians likely discovered it by accident. Wild yeast and bacteria may have drifted into...
Study Finds Raising Kids May Rewire Your Brain
Study Finds Raising Kids May Rewire Your Brain
Parenthood reshapes priorities, schedules, and, indeed, the brain itself. While short-term brain changes in parents are well-documented, it’s unclear if they last. Now, a study suggests that parenthood may give...
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