If you often forget things, doing this one simple thing might just make the biggest difference

Your memory can get sharper with a few minor changes. According to neurologists and neuroscientists, this one habit makes the most significant difference. Dr Anuradha H K, Lead Consultant – Neurology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, believes the simple habit to improve memory is called “ active recall” . This means instead of just reading something repeatedly, you try to remember it from your own mind without looking at the book.

Why does active recall help?

“For example, after reading a paragraph, close the book and ask yourself what you just learned. This works because your brain strengthens the connections between neurons when you actively try to remember information. The more you practice recalling, the stronger your memory becomes,” she shared.

According to her, “teaching others”