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As a familiar face approaches, do you often find yourself wondering: "What's that person's name again?"
If so, you're not alone. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's no wonder you can't keep everything straight.
The following tips can help you improve your memory:
* Make word associations. Linking a word or idea can help you remember, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. For example, to keep in mind that you need to pick up your friend Sarah from the airport at 10 p.m., think "S at 10."
* Take notes. Jot down important information on an index card or in a planner. You also can take audio notes by carrying around a small tape recorder. Add to and review your notes periodically.
* Take a supplement. To improve your memory, some experts recommend taking a supplement specifically designed to help you focus and maintain high mental performance, like Focus from "The Spray" line of sublingual sprays.
Developed by doctors, Focus is effective in helping you with
lapses in attention, poor concentration and the tendency to be easily distracted, according to its manufacturer. This spray meets all Food and Drug Administration guidelines for good manufacturing practices and is made with natural ingredients.
* Reduce alcohol intake. A recent study in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, a journal developed by the Research Society on Alcoholism, shows that heavy alcohol consumption has a negative impact on day-to-day memory.
* Relax. If you can't remember something, take a step back to relax, then try to remember again. What you need to know may come to you in a few moments.
By: Rick Young
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