How to exercise your mind

Last updated: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 Print

If you've been lamenting that your memory isn't what it used to be, take heart. Memory is a skill that can be sharpened and improved at any age, according to Connecticut College.

Give your brain a regular workout by:

Focusing: paying attention and concentrating will help you remember.
Saying it again: repetition helps stamp things into your mind.
Writing it down: it reinforces thought.
Playing games: do word searches, crossword puzzles and play trivia.
Learning new tricks: take up a new hobby, or study a language.
Following a scheme: keep a calendar and check it often.
Munching on memory foods: fruit, vegetables and grains are rich in memory-boosting antioxidants.
Tuning into music: it nourishes your brain.
Getting moving: regular exercise improves oxygen flow to your brain.

- (HealthDay News)