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Memory and Learning

The document explains the concepts of memory and learning, highlighting that memory is the ability to recall and store information, while learning is a lifelong process of transforming experiences into knowledge and skills. It provides strategies to improve memory, including physical activity, mental engagement, a healthy diet, minimizing distractions, socializing, staying organized, and ensuring adequate sleep. These practices can enhance brain function and memory retention.

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Memory and Learning

The document explains the concepts of memory and learning, highlighting that memory is the ability to recall and store information, while learning is a lifelong process of transforming experiences into knowledge and skills. It provides strategies to improve memory, including physical activity, mental engagement, a healthy diet, minimizing distractions, socializing, staying organized, and ensuring adequate sleep. These practices can enhance brain function and memory retention.

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INDEPENDEN

T LEARNING
SKILLS

Memory and Learning


W H AT I S M E M O RY

• This is the ability or the power to recall and store what you have learned. Your
brain's memory helps you recall lots of memories — like multiplication tables and bad
experiences.
• The word memory applies to both the individual facts and experiences you remember
as well as the brain's ability to contain it all.
W H AT I S L E A R N I N G

• Learning is the lifelong process, both conscious and unconscious, of transforming


information and experience into knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes. To that
learning definition I would add: Learning is different from education – and the
difference matters.
• Learning is the process whereby neurons that fire together (cells that work together
to carry messages the brain and other parts of the body to help us remember thing in
response to a situation or experience
H O W T O I M P R OV E M E M O RY P O W E R

• Be physically active every day

Physical activity raises blood flow to the whole body, including the brain. This might
help keep your memory sharp.
• Stay mentally active

Just as physical activity keeps your body in shape, activities that engage your mind
help keep your brain in shape. And those activities might help prevent some memory
loss. Do crossword puzzles. Read. Play games.
• Eat a healthy diet

A healthy diet is good for your brain. Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose
low-fat protein sources, such as fish, beans and skinless poultry
• Limit distractions

Don't do too many things at once. If you focus on the information that you're trying to remember,
you're more likely to recall it later.
• Fit in some exercise a few times a week

Exercising doesn’t only improve our fitness levels but can also help to develop a healthier brain. By
running, cycling, swimming, or whatever form of exercise takes your fancy, you can strengthen the
connections between brain cells.
• Socialize

It goes without saying that socializing is a significant part of your time at university, but did you know it
can also help the way your brain performs? Research has found that having a conversation with
someone, for as little as 10 minutes a day, can help keep your brain optimized, resulting in better
memory and brain performance.
• Stay organized

You're more likely to forget things if your home is cluttered or your notes are in
disarray. Keep track of tasks, appointments and other events in a notebook, calendar or
electronic planner. You might even repeat each entry out loud as you write it down to
help keep it in your memory. Keep to-do lists up to date.
• Sleep well

Not getting enough sleep has been linked to memory loss. So has restless sleep and
sleep that gets disturbed often. Make getting enough healthy sleep a priority. Adults
should sleep 7 to 9 hours a night on a regular basis

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