When it comes to your memory – one of the single best things you can do to preserve it is: Talk to people every day! That’s according to neurologist Dr. Daniel Lesley. He says nothing else compares to the total brain workout of conversation for improving memory and thinking skills. Dr. Lesley says social activity is what people are built for. It expands the pool of what you’re exposed to every day, which ensures you’re constantly learning. And chit chat may not feel like a brain work out – but because you don’t know what’s going to come out of another person’s mouth, when you have to respond to those comments, it sharpens your brain.
Dr. Lesley says another way to improve your thinking in your day-to-day life is to keep your life as uncluttered as possible. And it goes beyond how much stuff is on your desk or in your house. Even your wall art matters. If you’ve got different pictures on every part of your wall, you’re getting distracted every time you enter a room. He says going in a more minimalist direction could benefit your brain health.
