Brain-Ageing Habits Every Woman Needs To Break Now

Forgoing Sleep for Greater Productivity Chronic sleep deprivation negatively impacts memory and concentration. Get your sleep when you can—it is a necessity, not a privilege

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Multitasking 24 Hours a Day Too many priorities at once increase stress levels and slow our cognitive processes

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Ignoring Mental Downtime We can have constant demands on our cognition, and without downtime, our brains may become fatigued

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Ignoring the need for physical activity Physical activity is not only about physical health; it also increases blood flow to the brain and improves our ability to think

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Not working through emotions Not working through emotions will negatively affect cognitive functioning, whether stress or emotional overload occurs

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