How can a person sharpen their memory?

Question

For instance, after reading a news article, how can a person retain the information they have read? Retention is a key to intelligent conversation.

Answer 1

Memory can be trained. Here's an interesting article:

Answer 2

A person can sometimes retain what they've read by reading aloud. To sharpen one's memory, try doing crossword puzzles, word jumble games, trivia games, etc. A good way to retain what you've read, is to write things down on paper. ex: I have made up a grocery list on paper, only to accidently leave the list at home, but by writing it all down ahead of time, I do well to shop & get what I wrote on my list.

Answer 3

There's some herbal supplement that are good for memory, like Gota Kola, and Ginkgo Biloba. If you read an interesting article re-read it a couple or times repetition helps you retain more information.

Answer 4

You can sharpen your memory by treating your body well can enhance your ability to process and recall information. Physical exercise increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Exercise may also enhance the effects of helpful brain chemicals and protect brain cells.

Answer 5

When i was in college I would have to read a chapter several times over to commit things to memory. For me it was needed I have short term memory due to brain surgery.

Answer 6

The more you use it the better it gets. ~
Read while getting into the real meaning of it. The more you immerse yourself into the subject, the more you'll retain and train for better memory yet.

Answer 7

I've heard doing crossword puzzles, sudoku, and just simply reading can help with memory.

Answer 8

Images that come up to brain help you memorizes stuff and also physical exercise help too.

Answer 9

Do mind puzzles like crosswords and suduko.

Answer 10

yes. by learning new things, your memory increases.