4 Science-backed ways to improve memory

From Sharp by Therese Huston, Ph.D.

Is there anything you can do to boost your ability to mem­orize new things or at least reduce your chances of forgetting? Yes. There are two things you can do to sharpen your memory before an experience in which you want to absorb as much as possible, and two things you can do after.

Aerobic exercise will help you think on your feet, making it easy to answer tough questions or resolve a team conflict. But aerobic exercise also boosts your memory so that you remember more and forget less.