5 easy morning brain exercises to sharpen your memory

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Practice Deep Breathing

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Do Some Mental Math

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Try the 5-4-3-2-1 Mindfulness Trick

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Memorize a Short List

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Pick Up a Book for 10 Minutes

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