Food
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Mental Practice & Stress
Human Interaction & Language
100

What fruit is great for recalling memory?

Blueberries

100

Cardio increases blood flow to this brain region

Hippocampus

100

Are superior memory skills because of anatomical differences?

Nope!

100

_____ pressure forces us to take better care of ourselves

social pressure

200

What part of the brain has a lot of insulin receptors?

Hippocampus

200

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200

What stress chemical acts on the brain to form long-term memories?

Cortisol

200

What do complex memory challenges do?

Stimulate the brain

300

What chemicals increase after eating? (Name 1/2)

Glucose and Insulin

300
What type of exercise is best for improving memory?

Cardio, though any exercise is beneficial

300

In the cited study, normal people had similar levels of neuro__________ as memory athletes

neuroconnectivity.

300

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400

What do glucose & insulin do?

They help with consolidation (make short term memories into long term.)

400
When exercising, try to refine ____-___ coordination

hand-eye

400

Why does cortisol increase forming long-term memories?

Most likely so we can process stress better & alter behavior.
400

Aside from taking better care of ourselves, what is so beneficial about social interaction for memory?

Brings up complex memory challenges

500

What do Flavanoids do? (Name at LEAST 2/3 of the correct answers)

Protect neurons, enhance cognitive function, stimulates brain regeneration.
500

What percentage does the hippocampus shrink yearly? (in adults)

1-2%

500
Name 2/3 ways to test your recall

1. Make lists, memorize, leave them, then test how many you remembered

2. Learn a musical instrument

3. Do mental math


500

What does being bilingual lower the risk of?

Dementia

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