Prevention

18 Surprising Brain Boosters

Prevention

8 February 2013 at 12:25 am

18 Brain Boosters

Give up smoking—for good
In a recent trial, French scientists proved that middle-aged smokers almost doubled their risk of “memory deficit and decline in reasoning abilities”. This study—which began examining individuals as young as 35 and followed them for more than two decades—also showed that the biggest cognitive gains of stubbing out the habit revealed themselves 10 years after stopping. It’s another compelling reason to stop puffing now!

Prevention's guide for an easy and effective mental tune-up

NewsWire
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The Independent
Stephen Fry names the modern invention he wants to ‘destroy’
‘Nobody has the courage to do anything about it,’ the actor said
HuffPost
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Yahoo News Australia
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HuffPost
Whoopi Goldberg Schools Trump Press Secretary With A Brutal Lesson On 'Wokeness'
"The View" host said Karoline Leavitt's comments at her first press briefing "really pissed" her off.
Parade
Bianca Censori Spotted in Skintight Sheer Jumpsuit at Tokyo Airport
The 30-year-old wife of Kanye West went for a bold and risqué new travel look.
Cosmo
Lourdes Leon’s see-through black lace catsuit totally frees the nip
Lourdes Leon attended the Saint Laurent Menswear AW 2025/2026 show during PFW wearing a see-through black lace catsuit with no bra and just a tiny black thong.
The Independent
Trump's disapproval rating jumps after blitz of executive orders
The latest poll follows Trump’s series of sweeping executive orders cracking down on immigration and announcing an to end birthright citizenship
HuffPost
Nicolle Wallace Says Trump Funding Freeze Stunt Has A Huge Silver Lining
The MSNBC host found a profound upside to the president’s attempt to halt government programs.
Yahoo Sport Australia
Katie Boulter detail comes to light after Alex de Minaur relinquishes trophy in $3.4m 'shock'
It comes after Alex de Minaur's run to the quarter-finals at the Australian Open. Read more here.
Parade
Bella Hadid Heats Up the Snow in a Red-Hot String Bikini—And Fans Can’t Get Enough
The supermodel braced the cold in a bikini and cowboy boots to tout a new project.
BuzzFeed
"He Was Entitled Back Then, Too": People Who Knew Famous People Before They Hit It Big Are Sharing What They Remember
"He was the most popular kid in school — but he was also super nice and a genuinely good guy. I'm really happy to see him have so much success."
Evening Standard
Justin Bieber sparks concern as he steps out in NYC amid marriage woes claims
The star was pictured on Wednesday in New York without wife Hailey Bieber
The Daily Beast
Opinion: Why This One Trump Move Proves He’s Just a Petulant Man-Child
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Yahoo Finance AU
Mortgage payers set for interest rate relief after RBA's 'embarrassingly wrong' call: 'Save $385 a month'
Australians are crying out for mortgage relief, and the latest inflation data indicates one is on the way.
HuffPost
Dem Lawmaker Has Urgent 3-Word Warning For Federal Workers Tempted By Trump's Offer
Sen. Tim Kaine warned employees that the president's buyout might not be what they think.
Parade
Heidi Klum Is One Proud Mom as Teen Son Henry Follows in Her Footsteps With His Runway Debut
The 19-year-old made his first runway appearance at Paris Fashion Week.
The Independent
‘Sexual predator’ student accused of drugging and raping 10 women ‘kept souvenirs’
Zhenhao Zou, who was studying at UCL, has been described as a ‘persistent sexual predator’
Yahoo Sport Australia
Novak Djokovic furore sparks calls for life ban as Madison Keys kicked out of next tournament
It comes amid more ugly developments after the Australian Open. Read more here.
Yahoo Finance AU
Retirees face $9,000 tax hit due to overlooked superannuation move: ‘Big missing piece’
Around 700,000 Aussies are paying an extra $650 in taxes each year when they don't need to be.

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