Did you know that stress not only can affect your health but also your memory? Tension and stress are associated with lapses in memory. Whether it's meditating, cooking, listening to relaxing music, reading or walking, finding something that you enjoy and that fits your lifestyle is a practical way to reduce your stress and help improve your memory.

Source: “Staying Sharp: Memory Loss and Aging,” The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, www.dana.org.