Do These Things to Boost Your Brainpower and Memory in the Blink of an Eye

There are many scientifically backed supplements that are shown to support the brain in areas of focus and memory and even help to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease.

Turmeric has been used for centuries and today is widely praised for its anti-inflammatory benefits. Curcumin is one of the main acting components in turmeric that, beyond reducing inflammation, may help to reduce chronic stress.

Ginkgo biloba has long been used to boost memory, cognitive function, focus, and anxiety.

Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that is commonly used to relieve fatigue. Today there is evidence to believe that rhodiola may also help with cognitive function, as well as contain certain neuro-protective properties.

Our brains are 73 percent water. Even slight dehydration can decrease cognitive function and performance. As we age, the water content of our bodies tends to decrease as well.

Beverages like alcohol and caffeine may additionally contribute to dehydration, so it is essential that we restore our water levels with high-quality water in the correct amount determined by your weight, age, and activity level.

Games, puzzles, and problem-solving are all essential in keeping our brains functioning at their peak performance. Today the answers are at our fingertips, literally. We rely heavily on handheld devices, GPS, and search engines to solve everyday problems and questions.

Try taking the solo route, sans search engines, to help to activate the cortex and hippocampus, which play a role in how we develop and recall memories.

Ever notice how certain types of music or a particular song are able to help you recall a specific memory or feeling? Music, as scientists are discovering, activates more than just the auditory areas of the brain; it is also tied to motor, limbic (associated with emotions), and creative areas. Listening to particularly instrumental music may positively impact memory, focus, and even physical coordination.

There's nothing less productive than a tired mind and body trying to get through a long workday. But sleep also has the potential to restore, repair, and consolidate memories, making sleep about so much more than simply getting your nightly beauty rest.