Art of Memory Blog Posts - Page 18 of 24
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USA Memory Championship on Slashdot
The USA Memory Championship was featured on Slashdot today. Check it out. This kind of coverage is good for memory techniques.
Sleep and Memory: Test Yourself the Next Day
Newsweek just ran an article on a study about sleep and memory. Check it out: A night of z’s is helpful only if you know a test is coming or, more generally, if you explicitly tell yourself that you'll need the information in the future.
Back from Ireland
I just got back to California from a trip to Dublin and Belfast. I didn’t have any dedicated time to practice memory techniques, but I tried to practice on every number that I came across during the day.
Memorizing English Grammar
Here’s a quick example of how I’m applying my phonetic system towards memorizing things in daily life. I’ve been reading up on grammar.
Caffeine and Memory
If you drink caffeine, check out the Lifehacker article, What Caffeine Actually Does to Your Brain. The article suggests that caffeine doesn’t actually give you a boost, but does this instead.
Does Meditation Improve Memory?
The New York Times has an interesting article about how meditation may change the brain. The researchers reported measurable changes for those who meditated for about 30 minutes a day for eight weeks.
Following Chains of Association
Since I began studying memory, I’ve been trying to observe how my brain works and why it thinks in certain ways.
Getting Ready for Ireland
I haven’t had much time to practice lately because I’m getting ready for a trip to Ireland in early February.
My Memory Diet
I’m still trying to figure out an ideal diet for the brain. I’m guessing that it’s probably similar to an ideal diet for any other part of the body.
Grape Juice to Improve Memory?
I just came across an article that suggests drinking grape juice can reduce memory loss.
