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10 AT-HOME TIPS TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN

1 EAT ‘BRAIN FOOD’

What we eat can have a massive effect on how well our brains perform. Foods such as blueberries, tomatoes, eggs and broccoli have all been linked to improving our cognitive functions. However, sources of omega-3 fat-rich foods, like salmon or flaxseed, have been at the forefront of brain-boosting foods for some years. Their high essential fatty acid levels are thought to promote healthier brain cells and are used in the construction of cell membranes. Also, low levels of a fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid, found in oily fish and algae, have

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