Five Tips to Improve Your Memory
Most of us know that our brains become smaller in size as we get older, but did you know that diet and lifestyle have an effect on how well our brains work?
Research shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins (蛋白质) improves memory. Eating oily fish or dark chocolate (with over 70% cocoa) and taking Vitamin D3 can also help make your memory stronger.
A 2011 study showed that regular exercise actually increases brain size. Another study found that exercise improved memory in some older people; surprisingly it found that one single training period had the same effect on memory as regular, long exercise period!
One study found that eight weeks of short, daily meditation (默想) improved memory. Other ways to relax can also improve our short-term memory. Try taking 5-10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music.
Experts say that age reduces our ability to learn, but sleep can help. A 2019 study found that students learned things better before and after a short sleep!
Try to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone. You could also learn a language or do brain training like crosswords (填字游戏).
A. Or even just take a shower! B. It's important to keep a healthy body. C. The role of exercise is really important too. D. Use your phone to help you memorize things. E. To keep your brain in good condition, you need to use it. F. Try to avoid sugary foods such as cakes and milk chocolate. G. For your brain to work well, 7-9 hours of sleep is necessary. |
