1. Chill Out:
The brain remembers better when it’s relaxed, say researchers at the California Institute of Technology. Take a few minutes each day to breathe deeply or meditate.
2. Focus on the Future:
People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a recent study. Don’t worry if your calendar isn’t overflowing with life-changing events: Setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend (and keeping it) will do.
3. Go for a Walk:
Mildly elevated glucose levels (even if you don’t have diabetes) can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories, say Columbia University researchers. Experts agree that physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal.
4. Snack on Berries:
Blueberries have compounds called anthocyanins that help communication between brain cells and appear to improve memory, says Robert Krikorian, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati.
5. Learn Something New:
Take a Spanish class online, join a knitting club or learn to play poker. A UC Irvine study found that mental stimulation limits the debilitating effects of aging on memory and the mind.
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