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Spacing out for a bit can boost your memory
msnbc: Next time you zone out when your girlfriend is talking to you, just tell her you wanted to remember what she was saying longer. Wakeful resting–or zoning out–after learning something new can boost your
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Health gem
The Irish Times: If you do one thing this week . . . take a wakeful rest after learning Could taking a wakeful rest after learning help memory? Experiments where people were asked to remember
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To boost memory, shut your eyes and relax
Examiner: Forget brain-training exercises, 12-hour shifts and those long, uninterrupted, caffeine-fueled study binges. When you really need new information to sink in, you can’t skimp on taking breaks, new research suggests. That’s the message from
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A Simple Trick to Improve Your Memory: ‘Wakeful Resting’
The Wall Street Journal: Just in case you don’t have any stroboscopic shades on hand, here’s a more homely way to improve your memory. Researchers, across two experiments, had groups of healthy elderly participants listen to
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Quick Tip: Give It a Rest to Boost Memory
Men’s Fitness: Studying for exams or a big presentation? Don’t forget to give it a rest … your brain, that is. New research shows that even a quick 10-minute break after learning can boost your
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‘Wakeful Resting’ More Effective Than Crosswords To Fight Memory Loss
The Huffington Post: While recent reports have suggested taking naps during the day could be a sign of impending dementia, mental refreshment does remain vital for cognitive health, report psychologists. In an article to be
