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Spring always feels like such a time of renewal and awakening.

Some other important benefits of sleep?

So, if you are trying to refresh your brain, start by getting a good nights rest.

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Eat Foods Friendly to the Brain

A nutrient-dense diet can also help contribute to a healthy mind.

Certain nutritional deficiencies can lead to mental confusion and memory problems, such as vitamin B-12 deficiency.

Fatty acids are also essential for proper brain function since they help protect the brain and aid in oxygenation.

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Fish, nuts, and seeds are good sources of these fatty acids.

Start by developing a stress relief plan that suits your life.

you’ve got the option to also explore somequick stress relief techniquessuch as breathing exercises and meditation.

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These are just a few things you might do to help keep your brain in tip-top shape.

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5 Things You Should Know About Stress.

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National Institutes of Health.

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