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Neurology experts share strategies to improve memory recall

memory improvement cognitive health neurology ageing brain memory strategies

Experts suggest that forgetfulness is often a result of insufficient attention or the brain’s natural tendency to prioritize significant information over mundane tasks. Charan Ranganath, a professor at the US Centre for Neuroscience and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis, notes that the goal should be remembering information that matters rather than simply increasing memory capacity.

Memory decline can be influenced by aging, poor sleep, certain medications, and medical issues. Specifically, conditions such as hypertension or diabetes can accelerate this decline. Andrew Budson, a neurology professor at Boston University, observes that older adults often develop an automatic ability to prioritize important information for their memory stores, whereas younger people tend to absorb more information regardless of its importance.

To assist with memory, research indicates that using tools like alarms, calendar notifications, or handwritten notes can be effective for managing tasks and reminders.

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Andrew Budson · Boston University · Charan Ranganath · US Centre for Neuroscience · University of California at Davis

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Four mental tricks to help you remember things you tend to forget [www.theage.com.au]
Four mental tricks to help you remember things you tend to forget [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
Four mental tricks to help you remember things you tend to forget [www.smh.com.au]