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WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

Added on: 3rd Mar 2015

 

AVOID STRESS

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Stress is not only harmful to your body but also your brain.

Prolonged stress can affect an important part of your brain called

the hippocampus, which is responsible for generating new memories

and recalling old ones. Go for a walk, take a breather, and keep

yourself away from stressful situations.

 

 

BE A TEACHER

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They say that only when you can teach something do you really know it.

Of course, not all of us have the time to teach in a formal school but

how about friends and family? Learn, teach, learn, repeat.

 

 

BUILD A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

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Research has showed that a healthy meaningful relationship and strong

support system are not only good for emotional health but for the

health of your brain as well. Humans are naturally sociable and the

saying ‘no man is an island’ holds true. Start socializing by volunteering

for community services, joining a club, and by making it a point to see

friends or call them over the phone once in a while.

Even pets would be a good idea.

 

 

EAT THE RIGHT FOOD

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Your brain needs fuel like your body, so make sure to eat the

right kind such as those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, choline and

vitamin D. You can also splurge on foods rich in complex

carbohydrates for mental energy. You can get your omega-3 in

cold water fish like salmon, sardines, herring, tuna, etc. and from

walnuts, flaxseed, soybeans and pumpkin seeds. Limit your

calories and saturated fat intake, but instead eat more fresh fruits

and vegetables, and avoid red meat and other processed foods.

 

 

EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN

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Aside from keeping your body fit, you will also need to engage in

some brain fitness like playing chess, Sudoku, Mahjong, or

card games. Use it or lose it.

 

 

FIND YOUR INNER TALENTS

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Let your creative juices flow by learning something new.

If you do not know how to draw, write, sing, or take photographs,

it is not too late. By trying out new skills, you are letting your

subconscious express itself, creating new connections in your brain

and possibly building a social network.

 

 

FOCUS ON THE BASICS

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You don’t have to learn the details of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity,

but making your brain hurt every once in while is good for it,

even if it is just learning how to update your computer.

 

 

GET ENOUGH REST

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In today’s busy world, sleeping for 6 to 8 hours a day may seem like

a dream. Sleep deprivation, however, is bad for your mental health

and can lead to memory loss. At least take a nap!

 

 

GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO FORM A MEMORY

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Memories are very fragile and they can be easily lost by simple

distractions. It is therefore important to focus on the thing that you need

to memorize for a while without thinking about other things.

Stay away from distractions and complicated tasks.

Maybe studying in the library wouldn’t be a bad idea.

 


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