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5 ways you're losing brain power

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Yep, according to a new study published in the journal Trends in Genetics, humans have lost the smarts they once had in the days of fending off saber tooth tigers and seeking refuge in caves. See, the stakes just aren’t the same as they used to be, the study authors argue. They write that while our ancestors lived and died by the ability to find food and shelter, those processes simply don’t require as much brain power in today’s world. The other side: Humans have simply evolved to do tons more cool things—way better than the cavemen could have. While the jury’s still out, there are plenty of things you do every day that certainly don’t help your noggin—like these five. 1. You Abuse Google Why rack your brain for the name of that great Chinese restaurant downtown when you can just Google it?

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Bad news: You’re not just getting older—you’re getting dumber. According to a new study published in the journal Trends in Genetics, humans have lost the smarts they once had in the days of fending off saber tooth tigers and seeking refuge in caves

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