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Aug 2020
14m 11s

Do you have brain fog?

BODY + Soul
About this episode
Ever feel a bit … foggy? Like your brain is stuck in a slower gear? Before you blame getting older, it might serve you better to look at what’s in your pantry or fridge. Dr Joanna McMillan is an expert on fuelling the brain to boost performance, memory and creativity, and what she has to say on brain-plate connection might make you rethink those sudoko puzzles. You can find Dr Joanna online here, find her on Instagram at @drjoannamcmillan, and if you’d like to do further reading, you can get her book Brain Food here.  You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. If you’re up for funny memes and health insp follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.  

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