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Five brain exercises to help boost your memory
Last updated on Nov 10, 2019, 12:21 am
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Exercise is an essential part of our lives and has several positive effects on the body. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are necessary to stay fit.
Just like the body needs a workout to stay fully functional, the brain needs exercise to operate at full capacity and improve memory. There are many brain exercises/activities for enhancing memory.
Here are five memory-boosting brain exercises.
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To remember or recall easily, repeat it out loud
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One of the easiest activities one can try to improve their memory or remember anything they have seen, read, done, or heard is to repeat it out loud.
Whether it's a phone number or the name of a person, one can repeat it out loud to memorize better.
Also, telling stories or explaining something to others stimulates the brain and helps recall important details/events.
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#2: Create your own memory tests
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Memory tests are a great workout for the brain. An easy test to try is to place some regular objects on a table, look at them for a few seconds, cover them, and then try to recall as many as possible without looking at them.
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Try a challenging activity like recalling something in reverse order
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Recalling something - facts, phone numbers, alphabet, math sequences or events - in reverse order is an excellent brain workout too.
It can be a little challenging initially but gradually, this brain exercise will help improve memory and concentration. One can also time themselves to know the improvement.
It also helps a person think faster; one can even try this activity on the go.
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#4: Complete crosswords, Sudoku puzzles; play brain training games
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To improve memory, one can complete a crossword puzzle or solve a Sudoku puzzle every day that can help them improve their ability to recall better. They can also play brain training games or puzzles online in their free time.
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Before going to sleep, try recounting what happened that day
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Every day, before going to sleep, one can also try recounting what happened earlier that day and recall important details and events.
This is a very useful activity that helps in remembering or recalling things better, improving the power of observation, and enhancing concentration.
They can also maintain a diary to write down the events of the day for better memory.
