The 80% Secret-- Ancient Philosophy Backed by Modern Science

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By Ana-Marija Dolaskie — Sep 11, 2025
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Ever feel overwhelmed by endless food or information? Let’s dive into the science of enough— a simple, ancient secret backed by modern science: stop at 80% full.

This is the video version to the original article by Dr. Chuck Dinerstein. Read it here.

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