Here are the top 10 ways to improve memory.
Exercise – physical exercise increases oxygen to the brain. It boosts growth factors and stimulates new neuron connections. Remember, if it is good for the heart, it is good for the brain.
Head Gear – Protect your head with a helmet when playing any contact sports and bicycling, skiing and skating.
Sleep – Be sure to get enough sleep. The key memory enhancing activity occurs during sleep.
Be Social – Spend time with friends. We are happier when we are socializing. People who have active social lives have the slowest rate of memory decline. Isn’t it great to know that all those parties were improving your memory!
Laughter – Hang out with friends that make you laugh. Laughter engages multiple regions of the brain. Pick out a comedy at the movie theatre. Did you notice how wonderful you feel after a long and hard belly laugh.
Proactive memorization – memorize a new song or poetry. Keep your mind active by reading, brain quizzes and learning new things that are challenging.
Meditate – Reduce stress in your life by meditating. Chronic stress destroys brain cells and damages the hippocampus so is linked to memory loss. Training the mind to get into a focused and calm state improves memory.
Nutritious Food Choices – Be mindful of the food you consume. Mediterranean diet is rich in fish, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts and olives. Helps stave off depression.
Stay hydrated – water is the number one beverage to consume.
Drink steeped green tea that contains brain boosting antioxidants.
Glass of red wine. It is rich in resveratrol which is a flavonoid that boosts blood flow in the brain and reduces the risk of memory loss.
Eat Chocolate – Snack on solid dark chocolate that is at least 70% cacao.
These are the top 10 ways to improve your memory and something we can all do without a lot of money and just a few tweaks to your daily routine and lifestyle.
