Sharpen your brain with memonic devices Memonic devices are techniques that a person can use to help them retain (保留) information better. And according to recent studies, they can help improve your brain. This is because it essentially acts like brain training and forces it to work and generate (使形成) new cognitive (认知的) network connections. So go on ahead and ad o pt (采用) memonic practices whenever possible. Exercise regularly That ’ s right, we mean physical exercise. Per research, leading a sedentary (久坐不动的) lifestyle can also lead to memory loss. So put on those trainers (软运动鞋) , go outside and start working up a good sweat. It ’ s healthy for both your mind and your body. Play video games Yes, you heard us. Get on that controller and spend a couple of hours playing your favorite video game. It ’ s good for your mind, according to a recent study that illustrated how these pastimes (消遣) can help improve the functioning of various memory-associated (与记忆相关的) regions in the brain. But don ’ t go overboard (走极端) , too much of a good thing can be bad for you. Eat your vegetables This is a no-brainer (无需用脑的事) since it ’ s a well-known fact eating vegetables can help keep you and your body healthy, and that includes your brain. Various research papers stating that fruits and vegetables can help lower oxidative (氧化的) stress in your brain as well as help retain healthy cognitive functions. Reduce stress levels Per research, intense (强烈的) and persistent (坚持的) stress, especially at high levels, can easily impair (损害、削弱) our memory and disrupt our cognitive skills. So slow down, and ease yourself into taking it down a notch (把它降低一个等级) . You can do this by meditating (沉思) , taking a walk or by incorporating (合并的) mindfulness-based stress reduction methods.