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28 days to a SHARPER BRAIN

Our brains are a staggering feat of engineering. From the third week of gestation to old age, our grey matter is changing constantly. Its size increases fourfold before we hit school age, and by age six it has reached 90% of adult volume. On the downside, our brains reach peak performance between 16 and 25, after which cognitive decline kicks in, and we may struggle to recall names and learn new skills.

Before you panic, you’ll be relieved to hear you can make proactive lifestyle changes that will sharpen your brain in 28 days – yes, really – and could also reduce

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