2007-03-10 09:40:40 · 4 answers · asked by CHEERS 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Just to correct one of the answers, there are actually 3 types of memory semantic, working and long-term.From my understanding none of these can be improved, however it is possible to train your brain to retain a significant proportion of the memory from your working memory as long term memory
2007-03-10 12:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of memory, the short term and the long term, the first for small staff that you can remember for a minute or so, and the second for almost unlimited time. An accident could harm your memory causing you amnesia or Alzheimer's disease, even the use of drugs can have a bad effect on your memory. As for improving your memory go to
http://www.mindtools.com/memory.html
2007-03-10 18:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by christostzag 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deficiency in Vit B 12 can harm your memory.
2007-03-10 18:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by William's Mum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stimulate your memory by playing games that ask questions
(jeopardy, etc.). Get a 'Word Seek' book where you find and circle different words in different categories. Read, read, read.
2007-03-10 17:48:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋