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Your Brain on Sugar

The not-so-sweet news on what the sticky stuff does to your brain

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Your brain relies on this simple carbohydrate to function, but that doesn’t mean you should reach for the doughnuts. Learn more about the sweet spot for sugar in your diet.


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