Can’t remember names, dates – or even why you walked into a room? Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to increase your memory power.
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The second step actually confirms that blueberries are good to promote better memory, which we have written about in our blog: http://www.missbrain.com/blueberry-juice-improves-memory
Sublime source of omega-3.
Especially good for: Those who rarely eat oily fish.
Health Bonus:
Walnuts are an excellent source of the essential omega-3 fatty acids, such as a central component of the brain. With a content of 7.5 grams of omega-3 per 100 grams, surpassing the nuts most fatty fish. In addition to omega-3s, you get lots of vitamin B6 as part of the metabolic process. At the same time, it plays an important role in the formation of red blood cells.
There are some food that you should avoid if you want your brain to work optimally.
Quick carbohydrates and dairy products makes the brain lazy. Avoid thus:
Read more about things your brain want to avoid
Omega 3 fatty acids are known to help prevent heart disease and they can improve the condition of some patients with depression and bipolar disorder. Their effects on brainpower have not been investigated in the same depth. Here are though some research about how Omega 3 can make differences to brain health summarized in article “How Fish Oil is Brain Fuel”:
* Research by the University of Western Australia found that women who took fish oil supplements during the latter part of their pregnancy had babies with better hand to eye coordination, were better speakers and could understand more at the age of two and a half, than babies whose mothers who were given olive oil instead
* A study by Aberdeen University and led by professor Lawrence Whalley found that fish oil helps the brain to work faster, increases IQ scores and slows down the ageing process.
* The Durham trials led by Dr Madeleine Portwood have consistently found that fish oil improves behaviour, concentration and learning in the classroom.
* One study by researcher Natalie Sinn in Australia found fish oil to be more effective than Ritalin for ADHD.
* Hibbeln et al looked at diet in 22 countries and found an association between low fish consumption and postnatal depression.
* In the UK, Dr Malcolm Peet found that ethyl-EPA, a highly concentrated form of Omega 3, dramatically reduces depression.
It is said that the brain’s short-term memory is able to store around 7 items in sequence. This is based on a paper published by cognitive psychologist George Miller with the title “Magic Number 7, Plus or Minus Two: Some Limits on Our Capacity for Processing Information”. This paper is one of the most cited in the psychologist research community. Read more on magic number 7
Which number is missing in the last square?
During exam days it might be good to go for memory boosting foods and diet. Here is a clip for you to help you get better memory, especially during test, preparing for giving a presentation or make life easier at work.
Do you have excellent memory and like to compete against other people with outstanding memory skills? Maybe it is time to prepare for the competition.
We found a guide for you on what you need to practise for the next world memory championship.It described what can be expected from you during a competition, with the most common ten disciplines. These 3-4 minute videos are not only suitable for people interested in competing in a memory event but also volunteers who help adjudicate and journalists and other people interested in how a memory championships is run.
Here is the link: http://www.fuzz2buzz.com/en/node/1054
For more information: http://www.worldmemorychampionships.com/
