Muscle up your memory

Learning new things can help keep your mind sharper, no matter what your age. Harvard Medical School recommends:Health Tips* Take up a new skill or hobby. Continue to read, do puzzles or attend night school.* Engage all of your senses each day by taking in the sights, sounds, smells and

By our correspondents
May 01, 2015
Learning new things can help keep your mind sharper, no matter what your age. Harvard Medical School recommends:
Health Tips
* Take up a new skill or hobby. Continue to read, do puzzles or attend night school.
* Engage all of your senses each day by taking in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes around you.
* Believe that you can keep your memory strong and sharp.
* Use a calendar or reminder app to remind you of appointments and other commitments.
* Repeat something you’ve just learned to help you remember.