The Australian Women's Weekly

The brain workout: How to keep yours sharp

s soon as we wake, our brains are bombarded with information from news platforms and social media, which has a negative impact on our focus, concentration and productivity. Add lack of sleep, a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, and it’s hardly surprising that our brain health is suffering as a result. The pandemic and cost of living crisis hasn’t helped either. In fact, research shows that long-term stress accelerates cognitive decline, leading to difficulties with memory and problem-solving. So, how well

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