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5 things a brain doctor does every day to stay mentally sharp

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Many of us are increasingly taking a more preventative approach to our wellbeing, and “brain plasticity” is a buzzword we hear more and more in the world of wellness.

Want to keep sharp? Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart outlines the five pillars of wellness she lives by in her 2019 best-seller The Source: rest, fuel, hydrate, oxygenate and simplify. These are key components of neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to adapt, rewire itself and grow, she explains.

“From 25 to 65 there are things

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