‘Microsucks’ could be an easy way to delay ageing and boost motivation – here’s why you need more of them in your life

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‘Microsucks’ could be an easy way to delay ageing and boost motivation – here’s why you need more of them in your life

By Rebekah Crilly

5 months ago

6 min read

This has to be one of the hardest times of the year for motivation. The nights are drawing in, the weather is rubbish and everyone either seems to be on holiday or preparing to jet off. But that doesn’t mean you’ll never feel sparky again; in fact, by adding a couple of ‘microsucks’ into your day, you could well start the new school year with a completely new zeal for life, goals and to-do lists. Oh, and microsucks have been found to delay mental ageing – a definite macro-plus. Here, writer Rebekah Rainey has been digging into the science to find out how we can boost our brain health, motivation and energy with just a few minutes of discomfort.


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