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13 Hacks That Are Like Botox For Your Brain

Because aging is more than skin deep

by Julie Ricevuto | COMMENT

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Facelifts, botox, fillers, and pricey face creams are the go-to solutions for warding off those dreaded signs of aging. But while the emphasis on good skin care is obviously a no-brainer when it comes to remaining youthful, it's not the only thing you should be focusing on.

"We start aging the moment we are born," explains NYC Neuropsychiatrist Maurice Preter, MDNew York City Neuropsychiatrist Maurice Preter, MD. "But aging is just very much as much mental as it is physical, which is why self care is so important." Whether you're aware of it or not, cognitive function can rapidly decline as you get older, making you more forgetful and unable to comprehend things as quickly or as clearly as before.

Luckily, it's easier to fend off the mental signs of aging than you might think. Neurobic exercises, gathered developed by the late author and neurobiologist, Lawrence C. Katz, PhD., are shown to be some of the best ways to build and strengthen your memory. Partaking in these simple exercises could mean all the difference when it comes to keeping your mind sharp, so read on for our science-based tricks to keeping your mind as young as your face!.

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