Rosemary, sage, basil, and bay leaf all have reputations for improving memory - and brain power in general. Sniff the essential oil from one of these or crush a leaf between your fingers when you want to give your brain a kickstart. Mind exercises also make a great deal of sense. Just as you condition your body with physical exercise, you can stimulate your mind to improve memory. Some ideas are word puzzles, or picture exercises where you list what you saw in a picture.
Some people develop schemes to connect ideas and names with vivid mental pictures.
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