You’re chatting with a friend and want to recommend a good book you just finished, or a movie you finally saw. All of a sudden, you can’t remember the title! It feels like it’s on the tip of your tongue, but the harder you try to remember, the more it eludes you. We’ve all been there, and everyone knows how hard it is to keep track of all of that information floating around in your head. Luckily, there are plenty of options available when it comes to jogging your short-term memory, improving your long-term memory, and tricking your mind into remembering important details.
Here are 13 tricks you can use to improve your memory.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow is Prevagen, which is derived from jellyfish, good for memory?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.Prevagen is the trade name for apoaequorin, a substance that was originally found in jellyfish. Apoaequorin binds calcium, though how that can improve memory is not clear. The company claims have come under some scrutiny recently: the FDA has issued a warning letter to the company. Stay tuned!
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References
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- ↑ https://aansneurosurgeon.org/playing-3d-video-games-may-boost-memory-formation/
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/meditation-may-help-you-catch-mental-mistakes
- ↑ https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2019/05/414596/algorithm-tailors-digital-meditation-program-improves-attention-and-memory
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/can_mindfulness_improve_your_bad_memory
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- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/what-are-the-best-exercises-for-me.htm
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- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/memory-retrieval
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About This Article
If you want to improve your memory, say the things you want to remember out loud, which reinforces the information. Use acronyms or other mnemonic devices to help remember specific names or facts. Try to exercise your brain by learning something new, like a language or musical instrument, or doing games or puzzles. It's also a good idea to exercise daily, eat right, and get enough sleep when you can, since those all help with memory, too. For more tips on improving your memory by using memory tricks and making lifestyle changes, read on!
Reader Success Stories
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