Driving somewhere can be fun and exciting, but once you turn around in circles, your idea of a good time starts crumbling down. When you can’t remember directions and addresses, you start to panic and stress out. In times like these, your memory fails you and can make the situation even worse. By remembering these strategies, you’ll avoid getting stuck in this situation.
1. Map It. Draw a picture map in your brain of where you’re going. Remember significant ... Read More
There are a lot of things you can do to improve your memory. There are also a few things you have to avoid. Avoiding the following things can do wonders for your brainpower and memory.
Don’t Smoke. Smoking is big no-no, not only for your brain, but also for your overall health and fitness. Smoking is detrimental to your memory and cognitive function. Smokers have higher risk of suffering from stroke and hypertension (two other causes of memory problems) ... Read More
Our brains are like muscles in our body; so the saying ‘use it or lose it’ is as appropriate for our brains as it is for our physical bodies. Just as we do not want our muscles to undergo atrophy, we do not want our brains turning to mush and our memory power diminishing by not exercising every day.
The more active our minds are, and the more we use our brains, both left and right, the better we ... Read More
Experts now know that while some specific parts of memory may decline with age, overall memory remains strong at least through the 70’s. Research has shown that the average 70-year-old performs as well on many memory tests as 30 percent of 20-year-olds. And many older folks in their 60s and 70s score significantly better in verbal intelligence than young people.
As a person ages, memory function begins to slow, affecting different types of memory in different ways. Many of ... Read More
If you are like most people, you could use some tips on improving your memory. Most of us have at one time or another lost our car keys, forgot where we parked our car, forgotten an item at the grocery store, or forgotten someone’s name. There are things we can do however, that will help us remember important events, as well as everyday chores and appointments.
Here are five tips to help you improve your memory:
1) Pay attention. This means ... Read More
The oldest known mnemonic strategy is the loci method, which dates back to 500 B.C. Loci is the plural of locus, which means place or location. This method is based on the assumption that people best remember familiar locations; therefore, these locations serve as clues to help remember information associated with them.
To use the loci method effectively, all you do is link something you want to remember with a location. When you want to recall the information, you ... Read More
Vitamins play an important role in our bodies’ defense system, also known as the immune system. Unfortunately, not all vitamins can be produced by the body and must therefore be taken in supplemental form.
In today’s consumer market, many companies claim that their products are made to enhance and improve memory. Even though most of these are false, new research shows that Vitamin B12 can significantly help improve one's memory.
The human body is full of neurons and neurotransmitter that communicate with ... Read More
You may find it ridiculous that simply chewing a piece of gum can boost your memory. Researchers may disagree. Japanese scientists now claim that such a thing as gum chewing could actually improve a person’s memory. They say that it has a scientific basis for doing so because it triggers the hippocampus which is the part of the brain responsible for memory retention.
The trigger is the insulin receptors in the hippocampus which are activated when you chew. ... Read More
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Although long-term memory involves remembering information over an extended period of time, improving long-term memory is much easier than most people think.
Following these tips will improve long-term memory:
1. If performing a mind-intensive task such as studying, give yourself a break every forty minutes. This will give the brain time to process, store and recall information.
2. Exercise your brain daily by doing a puzzle, crossword, or any kind of mental activity to keep the brain in top mental shape.
3. Never cram information at the last ... Read More
As memory loss becomes an important issue for many aging adults, countless people are turning to all-natural methods of maintaining brain power. If supplements are not your first choice for memory improvement, consider these suggestions:
1. Eat Right. Just like any part of our body, the brain needs the proper food in order to work well. The main source of energy for the brain are carbohydrates. Whole gains, fish and a lot of vegetables are recommended by experts for memory improvement. Some research has ... Read More
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Studies have shown that the brain can retain millions of bits of information. It is compared by experts to a computer that can easily store everything. Unlike any computer, however, boosting your memory can't be done by adding a chip. Improving your brain requires some effort.
The memory of a human being is the mental activity that is responsible for recalling information that an individual has acquired through learning and experience in his/her day to day activities. Enhancing the brain to have ... Read More
