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Valerie van Mulukom

Valerie van Mulukom

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Can picking up a book really improve your brain?

Reading draws on brain systems involved in language and imagination. Studies are exploring how it relates to wellbeing and understanding others.

07.10.2026 20

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Valerie van Mulukom

Feeling distracted? How hobbies can help you find ‘flow state’ and save your brain

Hobbies are a fun way to turn down the noise and increase focus.

10.04.2026 30

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