4 Memory Exercises Proven to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Play a new sport

【小题1】 Athletic activities that motivate your mind and body, such as yoga, golf, or tennis, have been linked to improved brain function and energy levels. 【小题2】 And then study up on the rules and procedures. If you can't make it to a gym, log on to these free brain games you have never tried.

Challenge your fine-motor (精细运动) skills

Learning a sport or enrolling in a new class, mastering an activity that requires considerable hand-eye coordination can keep your brain active and healthy. Pick up a new hobby that requires you to use your hands, such as knitting, painting, or assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Even better, chew gum while you do it.【小题3】

Memorize phone numbers

Even a short bra in-training session can make a big difference for your memory. By challenging your brain with memorization puzzles, experts believe you can protect your brain cells and strengthen the connections between them, 【小题4】 Ashraf Al, MD, recommends dividing each 10-digit number into three sections; for example, 801 555 8372 is much easier to remember than 8015558372.

Create a memorial phrase

Making a memorial device is one perfect way to store an important rule, fact, or to-do list in your memory bank. Some are acronyms (首字母缩略词), such as RICE, (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation), a first-aid treatment for injuries.【小题5】 You can use “spring forward, fall back,” as a reminder to reset your clock twice a year. The next time you need to memorize something in a hurry, come up with a clever acronym or sentence for it.