Boost Your Memory by 23%

When researchers asked people detailed questions about a short film they had just seen, those who were instructed to close their eyes during the Question and Answer correctly answered 23% more queries than those told to keep their eyes open.
"Closing your eyes lowers your brain's cognitive load by blocking out distractions, which helps you focus on the task of remembering." says lead study author Robert Nash.


Quoted from Prevention Magazine

Improve Your Memory With Blueberries

Eating a cup of blueberries daily can improve your memory in a matter of months according to researchers from Britain. A study from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture says blueberries are ranked as the #1 antioxidant fruit.

5 Ways To Boost Your Brain Power

Exercising for 30 minutes, 4 to 5 days a week, is the #1 way to improve brain function.

Eating 1 cup of blueberries daily has been shown to improve your memory.

Drinking 1 to 3 cups of coffee a day can improve your memory and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's.

Doing puzzles and word games can boost your brain power.  Timed games make you think more quickly.

Using your less dominant hand for everyday tasks, such as opening a door, reaching for a dish, or  brushing your teeth, creates mental cross-training which stimulates the brain. 

Doodling Improves Your Memory!

Remember doodling in school? British researchers have found that doodling, that drawing and scribbling, may just help improve your memory. Their study consisted of people listening to a boring telephone message. They found that people who doodled while listening to the message recalled 30% more of the message than the non doodlers. Their theory is that non-doodlers daydreamed more while doodlers stayed more focused.
So, the next time you're stuck in that boring meeting or class, doodle! You may just be doing your memory a favor.