5 Scientifically Proven Ways to Improve Memory and Focus 

Have you ever found yourself forgetting where you left your car keys or blanking out important information? Perhaps, you wished that your memory was a little better. Luckily, there are a few scientifically proven ways you can boost your memory regardless of what your age is.

So, without any further delay, let’s get to know about them.

Practice Meditation

If you think meditation is only for yogis, then let us tell you that meditation has a deep connection with focus and memory. Even numerous successful entrepreneurs such as Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Weiner, Joe Rogan are great meditation practitioners.

According to different studies, meditation has the potential to alter your brain by minimizing the stress level that leads to improved decision making and better mental health. A study published in Consciousness and Cognition concluded that meditation improves cognition, resulting in a better mood.

Meditation helps you reach a high level of concentration that strengthens your mind. It also minimizes the stress level that accelerates memory loss. Many practitioners claim that meditation helps them remember things that they have already forgotten. Since memories stay in a brain subconsciously, you need to access it.

Add Berries to Your Diet

A study conducted by the University of Reading reveals that adding blueberries to a regular diet for 12 weeks can be better for long-term memory.

Another long-term berry study done on female nurses (70 years of age) revealed that nurses who had a minimum of two servings of blueberries each week were able to improve their memory.

Blueberries are high in flavonoids that are known to enhance existing connections in the brain that is beneficial for long-term memory. So add them to your regular diet.

Exercise As You Get older

There are myriads of good reasons to be physically active. However, one significant benefit of regular exercise is it changes the brain in ways that protect memory. Studies in both human brains and rats have demonstrated that exercising regularly can boost memory recall.

Regular exercise gets your heart and sweat glands pumping and increases the size of the hippocampus, a small part in the brain involved in forming verbal memories. If your bodily functions do not let you hit the gym, there are numerous memory exercises that seniors can easily do. These include puzzles, chess, card games, etc.

Nap Every day

According to the University of Lubeck, sleep plays a vital role in having a good memory. After all, rest is when most of our memory consolidation process happens. Without taking proper sleep, we’re going to struggle to recall things we have learned.

Apart from sleep, a nap of around 40 to 60 minutes can enhance our memory and learning by fivefold. So nap every day.

Avoid Wine

Are you a wine lover? Well, here is some bad news coming for you. A study found that middle-aged people who drink more than two and a half drinks per day may experience cognitive issues and memory loss. So do yourself a favor, cut back on drinking, and start doing the things mentioned above.

Final Words     

Forgetfulness is indeed a normal part of aging, but it does not mean that older adults can’t keep their memory sharp. The tips mentioned might look evident to you, but these can keep your mind sharp at any age.