{"id":2945,"date":"2018-11-16T06:39:29","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T14:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/?p=2945"},"modified":"2024-04-16T14:17:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T21:17:30","slug":"4-unexpected-habits-that-improve-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/4-unexpected-habits-that-improve-memory\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Unexpected Habits That Improve Memory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The average brain can house a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/what-is-the-memory-capacity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>million gigabytes<\/em><\/a> of information.\u00a0 That is some serious storage space. For most of us, the problem comes when we try to <em>recall<\/em> any of that information. We all know that keeping a list is a great tool to help remember which groceries we need, but what about ways to permanently increase the brain\u2019s performance? Feast your gray matter on these unexpected habits you can use to boost your memory every day. Let&#8217;s learn how to improve memory.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_361325135.jpg\" alt=\"Thoughtful woman with curly hair contemplating while holding pen and paper.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_361325135.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_361325135-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_361325135-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_361325135-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/shutterstock_361325135-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>4 Habits to\u00a0Improve Memory<\/h2>\n<h3>Take a Sunbath<\/h3>\n<p>The long-term effects of vitamin deficiencies are important to be aware of, as many are serious.\u00a0 In the case of vitamin D, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26836174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deficiencies<\/a> have been linked to cognitive diseases such as Parkinson\u2019s and Alzheimer\u2019s and have been shown to cause a decline in memory. To keep the memory functioning at its best, it needs a healthy dose of vitamin D. Luckily, providing the body with vitamin D is very simple. Twenty minutes of full-body sun exposure can provide an entire day\u2019s worth of vitamin D.<\/p>\n<h3>Get Fat<\/h3>\n<p>Somewhere in recent history, dietary fat intake became synonymous with health problems. Multiple diets aim to help people to lose weight through the elimination of fat from the diet, and there is a low-fat version of <em>everything<\/em> in the supermarkets.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing: the brain is 60 percent fats by weight, and it sure isn\u2019t going to be replenished by carrot sticks. It is true that <em>processed<\/em> fats wreak havoc on the body; e.g. partially hydrogenated canola oil.\u00a0 However, much of the brain is made up of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20329590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">essential fatty acids<\/a>, which must be obtained from dietary sources like olive oil, walnuts, and fatty fish.<\/p>\n<p>While including unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids in your brain-boosting diet has become common knowledge; even some <em>saturated fats <\/em>can boost cognitive abilities. Saturated fats from coconut oil contain an enormous amount of medium chain triglycerides (MCT). These MCTs provide a near instant source of brain fuel and also help to <a href=\"http:\/\/apjcn.nhri.org.tw\/server\/APJCN\/17%20Suppl%201\/320.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">decrease fat in the body<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Eat Your Berries<\/h3>\n<p>Another way to get performance-boosting compounds into the brain is to eat berries; especially dark ones.\u00a0 Blackberries, blueberries, and cherries are rich sources of flavonoids, which help boost memory function. These flavonoids have the added benefit of crossing the blood-brain barrier, so they can also carry toxins out of the brain to be eliminated.<\/p>\n<h3>Bring Back Naptime<\/h3>\n<p>In the United States in particular, napping has become stigmatized as something that only toddlers and old-timers do \u2013 and it\u2019s usually an accident. \u00a0It is surely not something a working professional would partake in. In actuality, studies are finding there are many<a href=\"http:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1365-2869.2008.00718.x\/full#ss2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> benefits of napping<\/a>\u00a0with both short naps and long naps proving useful to the body. Short naps are anywhere from 5-15 minutes and can promote an instant boost in wakefulness that can last for a few hours after the nap. Naps longer than 30 minutes may leave you feeling groggy at first, but, once this wears off, improved cognitive performance can last for hours.<\/p>\n<p>Napping can also be a great <a href=\"http:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1469-8986.1986.tb00600.x\/abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stress reducing habit<\/a>. A daily nap of as little as ten minutes can improve the mood by boosting relaxation. No need to fret if you have trouble falling asleep in the middle of the day. Researchers of this study noted that the simple act of lying down and relaxing for ten minutes is enough to reduce signs of stress. As stress also impairs cognitive function, a nap may be just what the doctor ordered.<\/p>\n<h2>Learn Business Skills Online<\/h2>\n<p>For more performance boosting practices to help you learn business skills online, use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Knowledgecity.<\/a> We have over\u00a013,000 video tutorials in Business, Computer Software, and Safety Compliance. Stop wondering about &#8220;How to improve memory&#8221; and boost your memory and your career today by completing our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/course.html#!\/BUS1129\/Memory-Improvement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memory Improvement<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/course.html#!\/BUS1127\/Finding-Work-Life-Balance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding Work-Life Balance<\/a> courses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The average brain can house a million gigabytes of information.\u00a0 That is some serious storage space. 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