5 Ways to Boost Memory

We’re always telling you how to take care of your body-but we almost forgot about your brain!

Do you also need a memory boost? Give your mind some short-term help by:

1. Paying attention: Really listen to a name when being introduced. Repeat it out loud and make a comment about it. (e.g. “Catherine, is that with a C or a K?”)

2. Using linking tools: Attach new information to information you already know.

3. Picturing it: Visualize a silly or strong image that you associate with someone (e.g. what animal does s/he remind you of?).

And you’ll overhaul grey matter in the long-term if you:

4. Make like a vegetarian: Blueberries, strawberries and anything green and leafy (especially spinach) contain brain-boosting compounds.

5. Stress less: Exercise reduces stress hormones that can impair memory. (In addition to exercise, try these 9 ways to stop stress!)

Work your mind: Keep on your toes with help from these online exercises – or check out this comprehensive review of the latest brain power games.

Read more: Health, Mental Wellness, brain, memory, mind

By Amanda Freeman

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

JosÃ¯Â¿Â½ M.

12:41AM PDT on Apr 27, 2013

Thanks

April 27
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Kelly D.

12:26PM PDT on Mar 23, 2013

Shall show this to my mum lol

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Elena T.

3:21AM PDT on Mar 16, 2013

Thank you :)

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g d c.

1:30PM PST on Feb 23, 2013

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Aud N.

12:53AM PST on Feb 21, 2013

thank you

February 21
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Laura S.

4:34AM PST on Feb 20, 2013

I already do some of those things.

February 20
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Nils Anders L.

1:56AM PST on Feb 20, 2013

Lynn D.

12:37AM PST on Feb 20, 2013

Thanks muchly!

Heidi A.

3:41PM PST on Jan 25, 2013

I saw an interesting tip on a PBS show about brain function. I was to remember an emotion when you want to remember where you put something you will need later.

Keys for exampl: the best way is to simply put them in the same place each and every time. The second best way is when you put them down, remember a strong emotion such as your first kiss, or when you first danced or something like that.

Emotions are rooted in our "reptile" part of our brain as opposed to being in our neo cortex(reasoning brain).

You remember your first kiss(reptile), but probably not the first congressman(neo cortex) you ever voted for.