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Tips to improve memory

Research has shown that participants with no experience in mindfulness meditation can improve their memory recall in just eight weeks.
By Republica

 Meditate



Research has shown that participants with no experience in mindfulness meditation can improve their memory recall in just eight weeks. Meditation, with its power to help us concentrate, has also been shown to improve standardized test scores and working memory abilities after just two weeks.


Get more sleep


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Your brain needs downtime to stay sharp. If you don't get enough sleep, you'll tax your memory and start forgetting things. Stay rested so you can keep your mind alert.


Create a visual image


If you're trying to remember someone's name, visualize an object that will help remind you in the future. Think of summer for a woman named June or a cat for someone named Catherine.


Eat less added sugar


Eating too much added sugar has been linked to many health issues and chronic diseases, including cognitive decline. Research has shown that a sugar-laden diet can lead to poor memory and reduced brain volume, particularly in the area of the brain that stores short-term memory 


 

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