Created to assist ladies of Delta Zeta with holistic health and better study tips.

The body of evidence suggests a clear connection between foods, overall diet and our brain health, including memory and other cognitive skills such as attention and executive function (ability to organize and plan), and is growing each year.
Some ways specific foods could enhance brain health include increasing the availability of the memory neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain (apple juice, sage, almonds and walnuts helped Alzheimer transgenic mice perform better in cognitive tests and lowered levels of A- Another study led by Jon Valla in Arizona uses a combination of fruit and vegetable powers, anti-inflammatory spices and herbs, and fish oil, yielding some positive results in TG mice

From: http://brainwellness.com/nutrition/memory-impact-of-nutrition/

As I write in the May 2014 Harvard Health Letter, exercise helps memory and thinking through both direct and indirect means. The benefits of exercise come directly from its ability to reduce insulin resistance, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the release of growth factors—chemicals in the brain that affect the health of brain cells, the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, and even the abundance and survival of new brain cells.

Indirectly, exercise improves mood and sleep, and reduces stress and anxiety. Problems in these areas frequently cause or contribute to cognitive impairment.

From: http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-m...

The specific brain cells involved in the memory-making process are located in the hippocampus region. When bathed in alcohol, these brain cells lose their ability to connect and communicate with other brain cells. The connections are what underlie all memories. If the connections can't be made, the memories of experiences can't be saved.

Source: http://www.livescience.com/14952-alcohol-blackouts.html
The bigger problem is alcohol interrupts your sleep cycle .. #9

Concentrate on one thing at a time. It takes 8 seconds for something to sink in.

Visualize where you typically study if you run into a memory problem during a test. Library or room or outside, think about your typical study space if you run into a memory issue.

The brain remembers stories better than fragments of information. So connect the dots. If you're trying to memorize information for a test, come up with a story that will connect the various piece of information.

Source:http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ehjh45mkji/connect-info-in-a-story-3/

Look at a random picture and make up a story about it.

Stress reduction is associated with helping memory alongside sensory movement.

If you use a stress ball while you are studying, you are doing a double duty. Reducing stress + making a memory movement.

If you get stressed in a test, clench your fist.

Memory and scent are also linked...

Research suggests that sleep helps learning and memory in two distinct ways. First, a sleep-deprived person cannot focus attention optimally and therefore cannot learn efficiently. Second, sleep itself has a role in the consolidation of memory, which is essential for learning new information.

Source: http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep/learn...