CHICAGO: This is a 20 part guide to obviating ‘seniors moments’ with simple tricks. The latest research proves the powers of recall can be improved by following altered behavior. This series will be posted progressively over the next five days.
9. Keep your cool: High-stress situations, such as traffic jams or rows with your partner, release large amounts of the stress hormones cortisol and corticotropin, which prevent communication between our memory-forming brain cells.