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The Human Upgrade · July 17, 2026 · 1h 17m 20s

The Science And Health Of Community Eating (How Many Times A Week?) : 1503

Shawn Stevenson discusses the science behind family meals and their impact on childhood obesity and overall health. He shares research on the minimum frequency of shared meals and explains why communal eating is a powerful yet overlooked longevity habit in the modern world.

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Canon

Eating together as a community or family improves longevity by providing social connection, which is one of the strongest predictors of health and lifespan.

Highlights

Minimum Family Meals to Lower Childhood Obesity Risk
Shawn Stevenson discusses research that identifies a minimum number of family meals per week that significantly lowers a child’s risk of obesity.
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