Have you ever met someone new, and then moments later you’ve forgotten their name? Or do you forget passwords, directions and telephone numbers…the list goes on and on! If you don’t have a pen and paper nearby, then remembering things can be very important. There’s so much to memorize but it is possible to boost your memory and lose the pens and paper.
Your brain can be likened to a library that has memories on its shelves instead of books. The brains “librarian” is the hippocampus, the part of the brain that deals most with memory. The hippocampus has a role in consolidating short term memory into long term memory. It’s involved in such complex processes as forming, organizing, and storing memories.
The brain has to be able to pull information instantly without effort, whether it’s a fact on hold like a telephone number or an aging memory that’s been sitting in storage for years. No one likes a disorganized library that loses books or shelves them in wrong places. Many times we find ourselves with an inadequate librarian that doesn’t allow us to retrieve memories when we need them.
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This article gives nine strategies that will “help you hone your memory today and keep it robust for years to come.”
Dr. Jared Newman is a Chiropractor and Internal Health Specialist at Newman Chiropractic and Wellness in Encinitas. Feel free to give us a call(760) 634-0245 or check out our website www.NewmanChiroSD.com
