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Abstract
This paper presents a
novel view of the concept of cognitive enhancement by taking a
population health perspective. We propose four main modifiable healthy
lifestyle factors for optimal cognitive functioning across the
population for which there is evidence of safety and efficacy. These
include i) promoting adequate sleep, ii) increasing physical activity,
iii) encouraging a healthy diet, including minimising consumption of
stimulants, alcohol and other drugs including nicotine, iv) and
promoting good mental health. We argue that it is not ethical to promote
or sanction the use of pharmaceutical drugs as putative cognitive
enhancers without acknowledging the adverse effects on population
cognitive health of failing to encourage the pursuit of healthy
behaviours. We conclude with recommendations to increase the public
health relevance of bioethical analyses of the cognitive enhancement
debate.
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