In yesterday’s Daily Mail, mind specialist Dr Richard Restak explored the importance of keeping memories alive in order to ward off the threat of dementia in old age.
Here, in a second extract from his new book, The Complete Guide To Memory, he describes the ways you can boost your memory – and your chances of keeping Alzheimer’s at bay.
Memory is the key to maintaining mental sharpness and speed of thought.
A well-functioning memory virtually rules out degenerative brain
In his new book, Just One Thing, Dr Michael Mosley reveals simple but effective steps you can take to improve your physical and mental health. In today’s extract, he offers six more surprising ways to get your body and mind moving. Forget shuttle runs before dawn followed by a gut-wrenching wheatgrass smoothie: how about dark chocolate and playing your teenager’s PlayStation? Backed by science, his methods could change your life.
Have a quick snooze after lunch
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