Once you start an exercise program, you will notice that after a while, you just feel better on a regular basis and feel worse when you miss a day.

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But what I did notice is that the whole exercise put pressure on me towards healthier options.

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Try doing this mental exercise over a 4 week period and you should notice an improvement in your short and long term memory.

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Or, as you might notice in your own life, its possible to improve your own cognition just by getting enough sleep and exercise.

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