Seven ways to improve your memory

Getting plenty of sleep, learning difficult new skills and staying socially active can all help to keep your memory sharpSleeping well helps reinforce episodic memories – those associated with time and place. There is also substantial evidence that REM sleep plays a vital role in the consolidation of memories relating to learning motor skills, such as learning to play a musical instrument or ride a bike. Having a full night’s sleep soon after gaining a new skill helps consolidate the