Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett discuss living safely in the home. They’ll also speak with incoming UW President Ray Cross. Then, in this week’s Teach Me What You Know: how to improve your memory.
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Aging Expert Says 'Diversify Your Cognitive Portfolio' To Improve Memory
Many have heard that doing crossword puzzles or playing sudoku is supposed to strengthen people’s memories. But is that really true?
When asked if puzzle and brain game sites like luminosity.com were good for maintaining one’s memory, aging and memory expert Dr. Gayatri Devi said the best thing people can do to help their memory is to “diversify your cognitive portfolio.” If a person works on their feet all day or performs manual labor, crossword puzzles in the evening will help their memory. But, if a person works in an environment where they’re reading or writing all day, exercise or learning how to play an instrument would be better, she said.
“You want to basically involve all parts of your brain because memory is not just in any one area. It’s spread in all sections of your brain. It’s a big web that your memory weaves within the fabric of your brain,” Devi said.
She also suggest people don’t be anxious if they can’t remember everything. Devi said people should cut their memory a break when they can’t remember something, like someone’s name.
“Forgetting, and this is very important to remember, is also an important part of our brain’s functioning. Our brain needs to forget in order to remember the things it nerds to remember,” she said.
Some of Devi’s other tips to improve memory include getting enough sleep, eating a low-cholesterol diet and getting enough exercise.
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Preventing Injuries At Home
Our guest provides home safety tips for preventing injuries and aging well.
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New UW System President Ray Cross Talks Priorities, Challenges
The new president of the University of Wisconsin system discuss his priorities for the job, and the challenges he expects to face.
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Teach Me What You Know: Improve Your Memory
On this week’s “Teach Me What You Know,” we learn how to how to improve our memories from a leading expert on aging and memory.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Dr. Gayatri Devi Guest
- Dorothy Drago Guest
- Raymond W. Cross Guest
- Veronica Rueckert Interviewer
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