Here are 10 simple ways to improve your memory that also shed light on its workings: 1. Get plenty of sleep. If you read a book when very tired, you will forget most of what you’ve read. Sleep ...

Doing crossword puzzles or math games such as sudoku keeps your brain stimulated. (Getty Images) Don’t forget! March 21 is National Memory Day — a holiday that’s all about boosting brain health and ...

Have you ever put your keys down and then quickly forgotten where to find them? When you try to recall where you might have left them, you are drawing on working memory, which is the ability to ...

How much of your childhood do you remember? I think of myself as having a pretty good memory, but the many years of my childhood exist in my mind as a handful of moments. Having kids has made me think ...

Seasonal foods rich in vitamins, fiber and antioxidants may improve memory and brain health. You can get these from pumpkin ...

Music can also serve as an effective memory cue. You can associate specific tunes with information you want to remember. ...

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According to new research, dark chocolate might scientifically decrease inflammation and improve memory—and that's along with boosting your mood and reducing stress. Here's what you should know, and ...

Whenever the evening quiz shows used to come on, you’d always beat your spouse to the “buzzer.” (You did a fair amount of gloating about it too.) But in recent years, you’ve been having a harder time ...