Is there a brain exercise I can do that will improve my memory?

Neuroscientist and Alzheimer's disease expert Dr. Gary Small shares some brain exercises you can do that will improve your memory. Watch Dr. Small's video for important tips and information about brain health.

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The biggest reason we don't remember something is we're simply not paying attention. So someone walks into the room, introduces themselves,

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but you're looking across the room at someone else and you can't remember their name. [TRANQUIL MUSIC]

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We've been teaching very simple memory techniques that we found that not only improves memory right away,

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but people can have better memory for years to come. And the simplest I call, look, snap, connect.

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Look is a reminder to focus attention. The biggest reason we don't remember something is we're simply not paying attention.

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So someone walks into the room, introduces themselves, but you're looking across the room at someone else and you can't remember their name.

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So look and focus your attention. Snap is a reminder to create a mental snapshot

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of the information. Our brains are hard wired to remember visually. And finally, connect is a way of linking up

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those mental snapshots and making it meaningful. So let's say you're running out of the house and you've got to remember two errands.

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Oh, I've got to pick up my shoes and I've got to get gas. Well, just see yourself pouring gas into your shoe.

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You use look, snap, connect, you'll never forget that image and you will remember your errands. [AUDIO LOGO]