1. RelaxBrain remember better when relaxed, say researchers at the California Institute of Technology. Spend a few minutes each day for deep breathing or meditation.
2. Focus on the FuturePeople who make plans on a regular basis and look forward to the upcoming event has a 50 percent decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study.
3. WalkGlucose levels are a bit high (even if you do not have diabetes) may be detrimental to brain regions that help you form memories, say researchers from Columbia University. Experts agree that physical activity can help control blood glucose to normal.
4. Eating fruit BerriesBlueberries have compounds called anthocyanins that help the communication between brain cells and appear to improve memory, said Robert Krikorian, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati.
5. Learn Something NewTake an online Spanish class, join the knitting club or learn to play poker. A UC Irvine study found that mental stimulation limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and mind.
2. Focus on the FuturePeople who make plans on a regular basis and look forward to the upcoming event has a 50 percent decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study.
3. WalkGlucose levels are a bit high (even if you do not have diabetes) may be detrimental to brain regions that help you form memories, say researchers from Columbia University. Experts agree that physical activity can help control blood glucose to normal.
4. Eating fruit BerriesBlueberries have compounds called anthocyanins that help the communication between brain cells and appear to improve memory, said Robert Krikorian, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati.
5. Learn Something NewTake an online Spanish class, join the knitting club or learn to play poker. A UC Irvine study found that mental stimulation limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and mind.
