Try these slightly off-beat ways to exercise your memory muscle and you could see an improvement in weeks.
- Chew gum while learning. ...
- Move your eyes from side to side. ...
- Clench your fists. ...
- Use unusual fonts. ...
- Doodle. ...
- Laugh. ...
- Practice good posture. ...
- Eat a Mediterranean Diet.
Why is my short-term memory bad?
A lack of oxygen to the brain can affect short-term memory. Alcohol and drug abuse, concussions and other trauma to the head can impact short-term memory. Medical conditions such as seizures, epilepsy, heart bypass surgery and depression can also impact short-term memory.
What type of exercise is best for memory?
Aerobic exercise, like running and swimming, appears to be best for brain health. That's because it increases a person's heart rate, “which means the body pumps more blood to the brain,” says Okonkwo. But strength training, like weight lifting, may also bring benefits to the brain by increasing heart rate.