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6 Minutes to a Better Memory
This Week's Tips
For a quick and easy boost to your brainpower this weekend, pull down the shades, close your eyes, and catch some daytime ZZZs.
People who take daytime naps outperform non-nappers on memory exercises. And, surprisingly, a mere 6 minutes of shut-eye is enough to refresh the mind.
The Shut-Eyes Have It
How does a quick catnap power up your thinker? Seems the mere act of falling asleep triggers a brain-boosting neurobiological process that remains effective regardless of how long you snooze. Trouble sleeping? Take the RealAge Sleep Assessment for insights.
3 More Ways to Fight the Fog
Go ahead. Make like a battery and recharge. And while you're at it, here are a few more ways to sharpen your wit:
- Flex it. You've got to use your brain to make it stronger. Try this fun memory-strengthening exercise.
- Feed it. These folate-rich foods may protect your brain just like a bike helmet.
- Socialize it. Here's why staying in touch with friends fires up your neurons.
Read this tip to find out how long the mind-boosting powers of a nap can last.
RealAge Benefit:
Becoming a lifelong learner can make your RealAge as much as 2.5 years younger.An ultra short episode of sleep is sufficient to promote declarative memory performance. Lahl, O. et al., Journal of Sleep Research 2008 Mar;17(1):3-10.
