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5 good habits that can boost your memory

Protect your risk against Alzheimer's disease and dementia by boosting your memory with these 5 tips!

Written by Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : December 13, 2016 10:29 PM IST

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Drink chamomile tea: Chamomile contains a substance called apigenin that can strengthen connections between the brain cells and also improve the generation of neuronal cells [2]. Due to this, chamomile tea can improve an individual’s memory performance and learning abilities. You can have two cups of chamomile tea a day to reap the health benefits of chamomile tea.

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Add red peppers to your diet: Just like chamomile, red peppers also contain apigenin and can help in boosting your memory and also fight against Alzheimer’s [3]. Other foods include parsley and thyme. You can add these as dried herbs to your food. Also Read - Okra Water Takes Over TikTok: Is It Healthy For You?

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Have green leafy vegetables: American researchers found that adding spinach, kale and collards to your diet can help in sharpening your mental and cognitive abilities [4]. By increasing your consumption of green leafy vegetables, you can also prevent dementia.

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Get 8 hours of sleep regularly: Neuroscientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) say that a good night’s sleep can improve different kinds of memories [5]. In this study, participants were asked to memorise 20 photos along with names and 12 hours later, they were shown the same images. It was observed that under a controlled environment, if they were allowed to have 8 hours of sleep, the participants were 12% more accurate while matching the faces to their respective names.  Also Read - Herbs And Spices That Can Fight Against Inflammation