(BPT) - Between constant demands of work, family obligations and the millions of things on your to-do list, it's easy to feel like you're at or beyond capacity. The result? You may feel fatigued, disconnected — or like you just can't keep it all together. This is where biohacking comes in: making changes to your environment, lifestyle and nutrition that directly impact how well your body — and most importantly, your brain — functions.
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