Memory Improvement Central

Today's video provides some excellent tips on improving memory: How To Improve Your Memory on Howcast Read More

Ever notice how you can remember your grandmother’s freshly baked cookies in the oven or the first time you got up on stage in front of large audience? Emotions play a large role in our ability to remember things. A study by Duke University shows that both positive and negative emotions are effective at not only allowing the person to be able to the store the memories, but also for the ability to retrieve them as well (source: ... Read More

Dates and times can be very elusive and many people tend to forget them frequently. It is a difficult task remembering all dates and times you’re supposed to attend such as your doctor’s appointment, an important meeting, or even your child’s day off in school. All you need is a few tips here and there, and you’ll never miss another date again. Jot it down. Writing a list of future engagements will help you remember that you are supposed ... Read More

There are probably as many memory aids as there are things to be remembered. These aids work for young and old alike if you stick to it and practice them every day. Here are some general tips to help you boost your memory: 1. Don’t cram. It is better to sit down once or twice a day to try to remember things than to try to cram ten hours of study in at one time. 2. Pay attention. People pay attention ... Read More

Most people have problems with their memory on some days and not others. When you are feeling alert, well rested and healthy, you are less likely to have problems with everyday remembering. But if you have been having a bad day, or are tense or depressed, you may experience problems with your memory. Since memory is part of your cognitive process, it makes sense that anything that interferes with optimum brain function can affect how well you retrieve and ... Read More

Most of us wish for a better memory at one point or another; how many times have you lost your car keys or forgotten where you put your favorite sweater? The good news is, there are three simple steps you can execute to ensure a better memory for years to come. 1) Associate. There are several techniques that can be used to associate something you need to remember with something you already know: first letter cueing, acronyms, acrostics, popular sayings ... 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