Life Essentials Magazine February 2018

Stress is generally bad for your health. Read this article and learn how you can manage your stress levels, so
you can regain control of your life.
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1
USE MNEMONIC DEVICES
You might find mnemonic devices
useful in retaining and recalling some
memories. Using mnemonics to aid your
memory is akin to using shorthand. Correlate
a word or a short phrase with something
that you want to remember. This
makes it easier to retrieve when you want
to recall it later.
2
LEARN TO PAY ATTENTION
Paying attention is one easy way you
can improve your memory. Although you
might think that you’re paying attention,
you might have your mind wandering, in
which information is not absorbed efficiently.
Do the best you can to clear your mind so
that you can focus on what’s being shown
and said. Think about what you’re focusing
on and help ingrain it into your memory.
3
EXCERCISE YOUR BODY AND BRAIN
Exercise often so you can remember
more; just a small amount of exercise
every day can be beneficial. Exercise will
help you maintain your memory. Exerting
yourself promotes better circulation and
oxygenation of the brain. Given that memory
is essentially a function of the brain,
ensuring that it remains healthy is a great
way to preserve mental recall. Exercise
will also help prevent diabetes, which can
have a bad effect on your memory.
Just like you have to exercise your body
to strengthen your muscles, you have to
exercise your brain to strengthen your
memory. A number of research studies
demonstrate that playing puzzles and
games keeps the brain functioning well as
old age sets in.
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