Sanjay Gupta, MD: 4 Ways to Strengthen Your Memory
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Increase Your Omega-3s
A small study in the journal PLOS One found that omega-3 supplements significantly improved subjects' scores on tests of working memory—the brain system that provides temporary storage for information like driving directions. The researchers think the fatty acids may regulate the release of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex, improving cognition.
From the
June 2014 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
