Friday, October 03, 2008

6 Minutes to a Better Memory

For a quick and easy boost to your brainpower this weekend, pull down the shades, close your eyes, and catch some daytime ZZZs.

People who take daytime naps outperform non-nappers on memory exercises. And, surprisingly, a mere 6 minutes of shut-eye is enough to refresh the mind.

The Shut-Eyes Have It

How does a quick catnap power up your thinker? Seems the mere act of falling asleep triggers a brain-boosting neurobiological process that remains effective regardless of how long you snooze.

3 More Ways to Fight the Fog

Go ahead. Make like a battery and recharge. And while you’re at it, here are a few more ways to sharpen your wit:

Flex it. You’ve got to use your brain to make it stronger. Try this fun memory-strengthening exercise.

Feed it. These folate-rich foods may protect your brain just like a bike helmet.

Socialize it. Here's why staying in touch with friends fires up your neurons.


References Published on 10/03/2008.
An ultra short episode of sleep is sufficient to promote declarative memory performance. Lahl, O. et al., Journal of Sleep Research 2008 Mar;17(1):3-10.


We bet you’re thinking: The hard part about getting in a power nap is the stress of trying to fall asleep! Sometimes, a little guided relaxation is all it takes (Self-Hypnosis). Go ahead, give it a try. Or contact us for more input: leace a Comment. And have a Memory-al weekend! LOL.

Jacques

Courtesy: RealAge Newsletter

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