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8 Ways to Be Smarter

Jessica Stillman Intelligence isn’t simply a fixed quantity, a learning expert explained in a talk recently. How smart we are is powerfully affected by our situation, and that’s something we can control. Somewhere along the way in life you’ve probably taken an IQ test and were give some number as an answer. That figure — […]
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Boost Brain Function with Daily Exercise

Researchers at the University of South Carolina have found that regular treadmill sessions boost the production of mitochondria in brain cells. By increasing the mitochondria in brain cells, exercise improves brain function and efficiency. Researchers found that creating an excess of mitochondria could also create a buffer against age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s. Just a 30-minute […]
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