Memory Improvement Sites
Advertisers tout supplements. Organic growers push blueberries. For true memory
improvement, you must train you brain. The saying "If you don't
use it, you lose it" is entirely accurate. Research suggests that
there is no long-term memory fix. You have to continually keep
your brain active. Just like playing a musical instrument, or
performing feats of gymnastics, or golf, you need to continually
practice in order to keep your skills sharp.
Exercise, puzzles, reading, diet, and social interaction each play a part in
brain health and memory improvement. The top five online resources
below offer information about each. Some contain games and puzzles,
while others offer the latest research. Each is beneficial for those
wishing to improve their memories and stay active.
Reviewed Sites
Mind Tools.com: www.mindtools.com
Mindtools.com has a wide range of resources. It is a career-focused resource, but
will be useful for anyone looking to improve their memory and tap
into their creativity. Visitors to the site may register for an
online newsletter; however, you can browse and benefit from the site
without joining.
Sharp Brains Blog: www.sharpbrains.com/blog
The Sharp Brains blog is continually updated with the latest research, books,
presentations and information about brain health, memory improvement
and more. They pull together all of the latest research into one
handy place. Best of all, it is updated almost daily, so there is
always something new.
Brain Rules: www.brainrules.net
Brain Rules is the brainchild of John Medina, a Ph.D. molecular
biologist. His twelve rules for brain health are accessible on the
website. He also has a DVD about using your brain wisely.
Memory Key: www.memory-key.com
Memory Key has tons of articles for parents, students, seniors, and anyone
wishing to improve his or her memory. The site also contains links
to abstracts about the latest research about memory, and fun games
and exercises for memory improvement.
The Memory Gym: www.memorise.org
The Memory Gym is a fun place to test your memory (and kill time at
work!). It is just that, a gym for your memory with online games and
exercises to test and build your memory. They do not have links to
research or articles, it is just a place to work your brain.
Tips for Success
- A variety of factors affect memory - sleep, diet, exercise, and brain
exercise. It is important to pay attention to each factor in order
to have the best possible memory function.
- You do need to use your brain to maintain memory and other brain
function. Reading, synthesis and analysis helps continually build
connections within the brain, leading to stronger ability to recall
data.
- Stay on top of current research, and canvass a variety of resources
before deciding on a memory improvement course of action. One day,
puzzles are the biggest memory-enhancing tool, and then next it's
listening to NPR.
- Find your memory weak point, and develop exercises and tools to help you
overcome it. If remembering names is difficult, there are articles
in the resources cited here that will help you develop a system.
- The amount of information about everything is so overwhelming, it can be
difficult to remember anything, even with a good memory. Use the
resources to develop a system of reading and absorbing that which
will benefit you - whether for work or pleasure, and screen out the
rest.
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Site Links
Memory Improvement Resources
Free memory improvement tips and techniques. Reviews of memory improvement systems and programs. Demonstrations of what is possible with a phenomenal memory.
http://zacharymemory.wordpress.com
Gloo - The Memory Company
Gloo specialises in combining memory, speed reading and mind mapping to help you achieve more, faster!
http://www.gloo.com.au
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