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know very little, learning a new language or preparing a dish from

unfamiliar recipes. The key is to choose something that interests

you.

In addition to challenging your brain with new experiences, here

are some memory improvement ideas you might consider:

• Pay attention. Focus on something for 8 to 10

seconds and process it in your memory.

• Apply your best learning style. Do you pick up on things

best by reading or by listening?

• Go with your strengths. Involve your senses. Relate

things to color, texture, taste, and smell if you can.

• Organize information. Write things down, take notes

regarding complex material, then organize and study them.

• Interpret complex material. Focus on the basics rather

than memorizing myriad details.

• Communicate clearly. Be able to explain a concept to

someone else in your own words.

• Protect your mindset. Finally, be motivated and positive.

Tip #7 - find somEThing To lovE

Recent research on the phenomenon of aging has found that

people who have stable relationships and clearly defined life

goals remain active and vibrant as they grow older just as well as

someone who is blessed with good genes.

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