Brain & nervous systemFitness & exerciseGeneral wellness

How can I improve my memory?

There are exercises you can do to increase the size of your hippocampus, which controls memory; cross-training different parts of your brain can help make it stronger. Watch as neurologist Majid Fotuhi, MD/PhD, shares some memory-boosting exercises.


LearnBrain & nervous systemHow can I improve my memory?

Up Next

  • How does normal aging affect memory?

  • Is there a brain exercise I can do that will improve my memory?

  • How can I naturally boost my memory?

  • 7 neurologist-approved tips to help protect your memory

  • 4 tips to improve your memory

  • How can I improve my memory?

  • What are some things I can do to keep my brain healthy?

  • What is the link between sleep and memory?

  • Walking can build up the brain, study says

  • What is neurogenesis?

Up Next

  • How does normal aging affect memory?

  • Is there a brain exercise I can do that will improve my memory?

  • How can I naturally boost my memory?

  • 7 neurologist-approved tips to help protect your memory

  • 4 tips to improve your memory

  • How can I improve my memory?

  • What are some things I can do to keep my brain healthy?

  • What is the link between sleep and memory?

  • Walking can build up the brain, study says

  • What is neurogenesis?

AskMDAskMD

Questions about Brain & nervous system?

Get instant answers from our AI health assistant

Ask Now

Recommended for you

Amp up your brainpower with these expert-approved activities.

3 simple ways to boost your brain health
Article

It’s not too late to start doing these mind-preserving tricks.

7 science-backed ways to help keep your memory strong
Slideshow

Why people with diabetes may need to take extra precautions during certain types of exercise.

Exercising safely when you have diabetes
Article

Desmoid tumors are noncancerous and do not metastasize, but they can invade nearby tissues and structures.

Why desmoid tumors are considered aggressive
Article

Kids' migraines are more common than you think—but one type of therapy is offering hope.

Brain training relieves children’s migraines
Article
AskMDHow can I be more consistent?
AskMD by Sharecare LogoAskMD by Sharecare Logo
Privacy policyConsumer health data privacyTerms of use
Cookie policyYour privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.

ask-mdask-md
AskMD by Sharecare LogoAskMD by Sharecare Logo
Privacy policyConsumer health data privacyTerms of use
Cookie policyYour privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.