30 hacks to boost your memory - The brain is a complex machine and much more powerful than any computer ever built. But although it's the master of its own actions, it is possible to train your brain to the point where it can prevent small memory losses. Here are 30 techniques to boost your memory - check them out!

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Exercise your mind - Exercising the brain is a great way to keep your memory working. Spending a few moments of the day reading, playing Sudoku, or crosswords, can really help.

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Stimulate your memory - Andrew Johnson, a professor of psychology at Bournemouth University and a memory specialist, advises associating information with images. According to the Mirror, visualization is a good way to remember things.

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Pay attention - The best way to improve your memory is by simply paying attention. This is a way of capturing information and, at the same time, keeping your brain and mind strong.

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Exercise - Several studies show that aerobic exercise improves cognitive function and is particularly good for memory.

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Social life - According to the Fitness and Nutrition expert, Jen Bruno, the brain can benefit from an active social life. That way, being with people is a good way to create memories and have better cognitive performance.

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Learn a new language - According to Live Science, learning a new language, at any age, helps brain health. In addition, psychologist Ellen Bialystok of York University (Toronto, Canada) mentions a study which shows that learning a second language can also prevent Alzheimer's.

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Special images - Researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan have found that looking at photographs of cats or puppies can help improve concentration and memory, according to the Mirror.

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Good night's sleep - Good brain function also depends on a good night's sleep. Recent research from the University of Lübeck in Germany also suggests that when we're asleep the brain classifies and stores new memories.

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Contact with nature - A US study found that people who walked through a forest had 20% better results on a memory test than those who walked on the street.

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Relationships - Spending more time with friends and/or family is also a way to strengthen your memory.

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Meditation - Meditation is a practice known to improve brain performance as it can help reduce stress and increase concentration.

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Taking photos - A study conducted by the New York University Stern School of Business (United States) indicates that taking photos improves our visual memory.

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Laughing is the best medicine - According to studies conducted at Loma Linda University, laughing can improve short-term memory.

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Diet and memory - Diet directly influences memory and concentration. An American study concluded that overeating can double the risk of memory problems in later life, according to the Daily Mail.

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Salmon - Some foods may also have positive effects on memory. The omega-3 present in salmon is a fatty acid important for brain function and the cognitive system.

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Turmeric - A recent study by the UCLA Longevity Center in Los Angeles reveals that adding turmeric to food can help boost memory and good mood.

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Coffee - Coffee boosts memory and greatly reduces the risks of cognitive impairment.

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Avoid alcohol and tobacco - In the long run, alcohol can lead to brain atrophy and severe memory loss. Similarly, tobacco may lead to cognitive problems.

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Grapes - This fruit is rich in fisetin, a substance that stimulates the brain's mechanisms. In addition, it contains many flavonoids, substances that protect the nervous system and help strengthen memory.

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Red wine - Wine has the same properties as grapes and also contains antioxidants.

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Rosemary - A study by Northumbria University shows that rosemary is one of the most important foods for the brain and memory.

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Green tea - Chinese researchers have found that green tea may delay the onset of Alzheimer's thanks to its key ingredient - the organic molecule EGCG (epigallocatechin-3 gallate), an antioxidant that protects against age-related degenerative diseases.

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Chocolate - Rich in flavonoids, chocolate helps to keep the brain awake by improving concentration and lowering blood pressure. It is rich in fisetin, a nutrient that plays an important role in memory, nerve cells functioning, and reducing forgetfulness.

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Quinoa - One of the substances present in this plant helps to accelerate the exchange of messages through the brain and consequently strengthens the memory.

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Egg yolk - Egg yolk contains a substance called choline, which helps to strengthen memory and concentration.

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Nuts - Some nuts provide good levels of calcium and vitamin E, which are essential for the proper functioning of the brain. It is a food that you should always include in your diet.

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Walnuts - In addition to being rich in omega 3, walnuts have vitamin E, that slows the aging of brain cells and prevents forgetfulness.

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Strawberries - This fruit is also rich in fisetin, the nutrient that plays an important role in memory and helps prevent forgetfulness.

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Rice - In addition to vitamin B2, rice also contains magnesium, which helps strengthen memory.

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Drink milk - One study revealed that drinking milk daily can help strengthen memory. Scientists asked 972 people to fill out detailed questionnaires about their diets. Adults who consumed dairy products at least five or six times a week did better on memory tests, according to the Daily Mail.

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