Things that improve your memory
We have all had moments of forgetfulness from time to time. Especially when we are juggling several things at a time and trying hard to stay on top of everything. While having these moments can be a completely normal occurrence, having a poor memory can definitely be frustrating. Current evidence tells us that apart from genetics, diet and lifestyle also have a major impact on memory. This is good news as there are habits and practices you can adopt to improve your memory.
Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Did you know that about 60% of your brain is made of fat? Almost half of that is the omega-3 kind.
Eating baked or broiled fish such as salmon, trout and sardines boosts your brain with omega-3 fatty acids, which are used by your body to develop better learning and memory brain and nerve cells.
Additional health benefits from eating fatty fish are thought to include slower mental decline and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Exercising your brain
Just like the rest of your body, your brain สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน needs exercise. Research suggests keeping an active mind not only helps to boost memory but also prevent a decline later in life.
So what you can you do to keep your brain busy?
- Learn a new language
- Practise playing a musical instrument
- Read more
- Enrol in a study group or take up a new hobby
- Play games with your children, friends or family
- Complete crosswords or other brain puzzles
- Play online memory games
Meditating
Meditation closely connects with memory, according to a recent study. Neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School have found that the art of meditation increases the amount of grey matter in an area of the brain associated with memory and decision making.
Think of mindfulness as exercise for your brain. Sit or lie down, relax, breathe naturally and focus on what you are doing and how your body moves as you breathe. Just 30 minutes of this every day is thought to boost your brainpower.
Keeping a memory notebook
If you struggle to keep track of things, psychologists recommend writing your thoughts down in a memory notebook, and then referring to it throughout the day. Writing things down helps you to process the information in your brain and then recall it more easily.
This also goes for those long meetings at work – studies suggest taking notes by hand is better than using a laptop, as your brain has time to process the information as you write it down, meaning you can remember what was discussed more easily.