7 Scientifically-Proven Ways To Improve Your Memory

Posted on June 30, 2016

1. 40 seconds rehearsal
Rehearsing a memory for just 40 seconds could be the key to permanent recall, a new study finds.
When rehearsing a memory, the same area of the brain is activated as when laying it down, psychologists found.

2. Reminders by association
‘Reminders by association’ are a great tool to help you remember to do something in the future, new research demonstrates.
Here are a few examples of ‘reminders by association’: A picture of your family by your desk reminds you to call them and tell them you will be late home.

3. The aroma of rosemary
The aroma of rosemary essential oil enhances memory and the ability to remember future events, research finds.
For the study 66 people took various memory tests either in a room that was scented with rosemary or without.
Those breathing the scent of rosemary performed better.

4. Vegetables linked to 40% better memory
Eating vegetables — but not fruit — helps preserve memory, research finds.
Green leafy vegetables showed the strongest association with a better memory.
Older people in the study got the greatest benefit from eating more vegetables.

5. Drink hot chocolate
Two cups of hot chocolate a day could help keep the brain healthy, a recent study finds.

6. Good mood
Something as simple as getting a bag of candy is enough to boost memory, research finds.
In fact, anything that quickly puts you in a good mood can boost memory and decision-making.

7. Exercise 4 hours later
Long-term memory is boosted by exercise four hours after learning, a new study finds.
Exercising directly after learning, though, provides no boost to memory whatsoever.
In addition, brain scans revealed that exercise lead to more precise representations of memories in the hippocampus.

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