Vigorous exercise fuels the brain by sending it lots of oxygen. In their book, the doctors suggest one way to learn or remember something is to write it down. You have the initial thought, the act of writing it down and the review as you write it. This is why keeping a daily journal increases your memory stores by volumes. Scientists are also beginning to understand how diet affects memory, concentration and intellectual performance.
Experts say getting a good night's sleep is essential.
Those who don't sleep enough are at a greater risk of stress, which creates chemicals that kill brain cells. Stress is also a major contributor to the development of Alzheimer's. Try writing poetry. While crosswords help maintain your vocabulary, jigsaws will help your spatial memory skills. Shout out that Jeopardy answer or that Wheel of Fortune phrase.