On the other hand, things like exercise and learning a new language have pretty conclusively shown benefits when it comes to reducing symptoms of dementia and b

On the other hand, things like exercise and learning a new language have pretty conclusively shown benefits when it comes to reducing symptoms of dementia and brain function loss. [0] [1] If you'd like to improve your memory I suspect you'd be far better off studying the masters from Aristotle to Dominic O'Brien whose memory palace techniques seem incontrovertibly proven if you consider the techniques of the winners of the world memory championships. [2] [3] Finally, meditation is not causally linked to higher levels of grey matter but the research seems promising [4] (I tried to find decent links but being at work can't spend a significant portion of time on the post, these should be good starting points for anyone interested). [0] - http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110 http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-... [1] - https://www.livescience.com/46048-learning-new-language-brain.html https://www.livescience.com/46048-learning-new-language-brai... (sorry for the ads, and I think it autoplays a video :( ) [2] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_memory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_memory [3] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic_O%27Brien https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic_O%27Brien [4] - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150205142951.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150205142951.h...