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Tips to increase Memory

May 11, 2008

Recalling your sharp memoy can be as simple as finding ways to help jog your memory throughout the day. Hëre are 10 quick ideas:

1. Write It Down.
With the amount of things you have to remember in any given day, why should you try to stuff it all into your memory bank? When you want to remember something, the very best thing to do is write it down. Then, when you need to recall it, it will be there for you in an instant.

2. Keep It Together.
When you write down things you want to remember, keep them in one consistent place. Otherwise, you’re going to spend a lot of time looking for your notes.

3. Maintain Good Health.
Eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, and exercise. These are all important for your memory, staying focused and being alert.

4. Record Your Thoughts.
Sometimes you might want to remember something, but it’s impossible for you to write it down, such as when you’re driving. A little hand held tape recorder is a wonderful gadget to carry around with you and record your thoughts, or your parking space number, or a phöne number you see on a billboard.

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Written by James · Filed Under Mental 

Brain flaw causes OCD

November 28, 2007

Finally, the brain flaw that causes obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has been discovered — a finding that “could lead to new treatment for it”. Scientists from the Brain Mapping Unit at University of Cambridge in Britain have carried out a study and found the changes by tracking the effects of the gene that causes the condition on brain structure, The Times reported here today. According to lead researcher Lara Menzies, “Impaired brain function in the areas of the brain associated with stopping motor responses may contribute to the compulsive and repetitive behaviours that are characteristic of OCD. These brain changes appear to run in families and may represent a genetic risk factor for developing the condition. The current diagnosis of OCD is subjective and therefore the knowledge of underlying causes may lead to better diagnosis and ultimately improved treatments.”

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Written by James · Filed Under Mental