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Brain-Boosting Foods

Get ready for finals with these memory-enhancing foods that also improve concentration.— By Holley Johnson, R.D., Food Editor, MyRecipes.com

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Dark Chocolate

Sharpen the mind by eating high-quality, high cocoa percentage dark chocolate. Studies suggest that the cocoa flavonols in dark chocolate enhance blood flow to the brain and can help increase performance with certain tasks.

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Brownies

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