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Everyday Brain: Executive Function

How do you prepare for a new project? Learn tips on how to help keep your brain "CEO” healthy

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How do you prepare for a new project? Our executive function plays a key role in allowing us to accomplish goals and perform tasks. In this video, we hear from everyday people about their experiences, and Mary Sano, Professor of Psychiatry at the Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, explains what exactly goes on in the brain when we are approaching a task or project.


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