Train your brain

Playing brain games is a great method to exercise your cognitive abilities while improving your memory. Tetris, word-recall games, crossword puzzles, and even memory-training mobile apps are all effective memory boosters.

In one research with 42 adults with moderate cognitive impairment, it was shown that spending 8 hours per week for 4 weeks playing games on a brain-training app improved performance on memory tests. Another research with 4,715 participants found that when participants completed a 15-minute online brain-training program at least five days a week, their short-term memory, working memory, focus, and problem-solving skills significantly improved in comparison to a control group. Additionally, studies have indicated that playing brain-training games can lower the risk of dementia in older adults.