Do You Have Total Recall (no, not the movie!)
When I was in school, I used mnemonics to help me study for tests. What I did intuitively was to use this technique to memorize facts. I didn't realize that what I was doing was an age-old tool to help my brain retain information. Check out this article for more tips on exercising your memory muscles. Visit AARP® Staying Sharp® for more brain health information.