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If you've got a bad memory and you're the type of person who forgets someone's name 10 seconds after you've shaken their hand, this article is for you.
Pick & Scroll News
February 18, 2025
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Good morning. If you've got a bad memory and you're the type of person who forgets someone's name 10 seconds after you've shaken their hand, this article is for you.
Dr. Heather Sandison has spent 15 years studying the brain and has one primary piece of advice for sharper memory. You have to "eat things that feed the brain, not harm it".
"So if you do one thing to improve your diet to protect the brain, begin swapping out some of the carb-heavy foods you eat most often for lower-carb alternatives."
Sorry to ruin your day. Hopefully you carb-heavy lovers won’t remember this by the time you get your sandwich out for lunch.
All the headlines and more below...
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Westpac has reported a 9% earnings decline in its first quarter as small businesses face mounting costs. LINK
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Bendigo Bank has reported a 1.1% earnings drop due to falling lending margins and rising funding costs. LINK
Perpetual has confirmed it is receiving a new takeover proposal from KKR whilst facing uncertainty over tax implications. LINK
Star Entertainment's former casino chief Gregory Hawkins has accepted an $180K penalty and 18-month management ban for anti-money laundering failures. LINK
a2 Milk is expanding into China's children's and senior nutrition sectors to offset infant formula market declines. LINK
BlueScope is implementing $200M in cost reductions whilst adjusting investment plans for the global steel market. LINK
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