Regularly playing games like chess can increase mental sharpness later in life
Hosting family over the holidays? The only thing more stressful than preparing the food is deciding how to entertain your guests. New research provides good reason to dust off your old board games; they can boost brain health. According to a 68-year-long study conducted by psychologists from Read More...
Boost your memory and focus with these 5 foods
What you eat and drink can have a huge effect on your ability to remember things. For instance, consuming too much alcohol can lead to short-term memory loss, which you may know if you’ve ever had one too many drinks. In addition, consuming too many processed foods that are void of nutrients and Read More...
How drawing pictures can rev up your memory power
Whether you’re trying to remember someone’s name or an ingredient from a recipe, it’s possible that sometimes your memory lets you down. Some people try to prevent this by keeping notes, yet researchers have found that the most effective way is actually sketching the things you’re trying to Read More...
Nose-breathing boosts memory, study finds
Nasal inhalation may help us retain olfactory memories longer. A new study confirms a suspected connection between the nose and Read More...
11 articles that will teach you how to take better care of your memory
New research is revealing that the way our memory works is much more complex than we previously thought. For insights on the latest research on the mind as well as tips for improving your memory, check out this series of 11 brilliant Read More...
Breathing through the nose aids memory storage
The way we breathe may affect how well our memories are consolidated (i.e. reinforced and stabilized). If we breathe through the nose rather than the mouth after trying to learn a set of smells, we remember them Read More...
Green tea sharpens your memory
Scientists have published the first physical evidence of how green tea improves memory, paving the way for its therapeutic use among people with memory problems like dementia. In addition to its well-documented benefits for the body, like cancer protection, heart health and weight loss, a number of Read More...