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Your frontal lobe is always hard at work, even if you don’t realize it. Whether you’re going for a walk, hanging out with friends, or counting change at the store, your frontal lobe is working hard to get it all done.[1] Additionally, your prefrontal cortex, or the very front of your frontal lobe, plays a big role in this critical-thinking and decision-making.[2] While there’s no machine or pill that will instantly give this part of your brain a boost, there are plenty of ways to improve your brain functioning overall.
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