Have you ever forgotten where you put your keys, or keep forgetting peoples birthdays. It is a natural fact that as we get older our memories fade but there are ways we can improve it.

When we want to increase our muscular strength we exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet to get the most out our bodies. Well are memory works in the same way, we must exercise it regularly to keep it strong, just like muscles if we don’t use it we loose it.

When we stick to the same routine day after day our brains are not being exercised so we need to try different things on a daily basis to stimulate our brains.

Here are 10 good exercises to exercise the brain.

1. Do things with your eyes closed ( get dressed, walk around your home, take a shower. )
2. Learn something new
3. Do a crossword or a suduku
4. Any physical activity
5. Repeat what ever you need to memorize over and over again.
6. Socialize regularly
7. Moving the eyes
8. Pay attention to everything you do
9. Play a memory game
10. Try to visualize everything

Stress can inhibit your memory, so try to control your stress with a simple calming exercise

Here is a list of 5 Food and drinks that can improve memory

1. Purple grape juice ( organic is best )
2. Rosemary and sage
3. Coffee
4. Fish
5. Berries ( all berries are good but blueberries are best )

Most people who hold parties use conventional ice cubes but why not try something a little different like ice cubes that glow in the dark, are colored, flavored or different shaped.

Imagine the impressed look on your guests faces when you hand them a glowing drink and heres how to make it.

1. Prepare the ingredients. You will need water and either neon coloring to make the glow effect or food coloring and if you want to give a fruit flavoring add some fruit juice.

2. Boil the water. To create a nicer clearer ice the water needs to be boiled to remove excess minerals.

3. Allow the water to cool then add neon food coloring to your desired amount and mix very well. If you want different colored ice cubes then add your desired food coloring.

4. Boil the water again for a second time. This helps to remove any excess air and minerals.

5. Allow the water to cool down again. Leave for several hours.

6. If you want flavored cubes add the desired fruit juice.

7. Once the water has cooled pour the mixture into an ice cube tray or a novelty tray if you prefer and then place in the freezer.

8. After several hours the cubes should be solid and then enjoy them anyway you want.