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The Best Science Books, Summarized in 10 Minutes

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Essential science books to start with

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The Obesity Code

by Jason Fung, MD

The Obesity Code by Jason Fung, MD argues that weight gain isn't about willpower or calories at all. It's about hormones, especially insulin, and the book shows you how to finally bring them down.

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The Obesity Code

Atomic Habits

Influence

The True Believer

The Millionaire Next Door

Mastery

Genesis (Bible Book 1)

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