10 Natural Ways To Improve Your Memory (2 of 3)

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5. Get More Exercise

Exercising is important for everybody regardless of age both for overall health and for improving memory. In one study, subjects — including both children and adults — who used a stationary bike for 15 minutes saw modest improvements in cognitive performance. Exercise can also increase certain proteins that protect the brain. Finally, exercising in middle age can help ward off dementia later in life.

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6. Maintain a healthy weight

Staying in a good physical condition is one of the best ways to keep your mind sharp. Several studies have shown that being overweight can lead to cognitive decline. In addition, obesity increases the risks of inflammation and insulin resistance, which in turn negatively impacts memory. Subjects who are overweight perform significantly worse on memory tests when compared to those who are within a healthy range.

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7. Eat a handful of blueberries everyday

Blueberries contain antioxidants that help improve memory as well as prevent cancer. Several studies have found that a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s vs those who don’t eat enough nutritious foods.

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8. Get a Proper Night’s Rest

It has been known for quite some time that poor sleeping habits decrease memory. As you sleep, your brain is consolidating short-term memories and transforming them into long-lasting memories. There have been several studies that demonstrate the impact of not getting enough sleep as it relates to memory problems. In one of them, adolescent children who got a proper night’s rest performed 20% better on memory tests compared to subjects who took the test without sleeping beforehand.