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Difficulty Concentrating and Memorizing for Pharmacy Exams 
Hello I am a pharmacy student. Finished my degree, and now I am giving my registration exams. I find it so difficult to concentrate and memorise my subject. …

Recalling memorized material 
Can you explain the following phenomena, and how I might take advantage of it? I have discovered that when I am learning a new physical skill, or memorizing …

Vitamins for age-related memory loss? 
I am 70 years old and am experiencing age-related memory loss. Would you recommend 2-3 vitamins that you consider the best? Thanks very much, Larry …

Forgetting faces 
I seem to forget the faces of people I meet. Recently I went to a new place for a hair cut, the barber and I got talking and had a nice friendly chat during …

Concerta together with Synaptol? 
Can my daughter take Synaptol in a low dosage along with her Concerta she takes daily? Doug's Reply. I have not heard of any negative interactions …

Do the mini games really work? 
Do it really work to be smart with the mini games? I always wanted to get super smart but i think is hard. But i hope u answer. Doug's Reply. The …

How to remember complicated diagrams? 
I have dyslexia and a very bad short term memory. However, I have very recently found out about memory techniques such as the journey method and roman …

Quantitative Reasoning difficulty 
My daughter is very bright and scored very well in the Inview test. Her Quantitative Reasoning is exceptionally LOW compared to all other areas. What …

Why is correct spelling important? 
Why were spelling standards created? For what purpose do students need to remember the exact spellings of words? By whom and when was the correct spelling …

How to reduce my speed in speaking? 
I'm too fast in everything when compared to others of my age group... too fast in speaking.. too fast in walking.. too fast in completing a job.. too, …

Problem with Remembering Routes 
My problem may sound very uncommon to you...I'm a 23 yr old male..I am having difficulty in remembering the routes and places...yes! sounds weird I know...even …

Question about the Journey Method 
I'd like to ask you a question on Journey method memorization technique. How long a journey can we make to memorize huge computer books like Microsoft …

Some people remember things well 
Why do some people remember things very well and others don't? It's very hard for me to remember things like birthdays or dates. I train my brain but after …

Night-shift worker memory tips 
It says here in your tips for better memory to have enough sleep at night. I'm awake at night because I work on a graveyard shift, can you suggest ways …

How to improve concentration 
I was wondering about the supplement Synaptol. I am nowhere near ADD and so on. I have been researching about this question on the net, but i can't find …

How to memorize sentences or paragraphs 
I really like your website and the memory systems that you describe. However, I noticed that many of the memory systems you present, such as the link system, …

Convert abstract words to memory pictures 
I am facing a problem if you could help. I am finding difficulty in converting abstract words into bizarre, unusual, funny, non-sensical pictures. The …

Tips for learning Russian? 
I came across your website when googling on memory. The reason I'm writing is that my son's taking Russian this semester. He's been in class one week, …

Memorize legal information 
I'm looking for a good way to memorize legal information such as definitions of crimes and lists of words. Would the scripture technique be a good tool? …

Can't concentrate when studying 
I am not able concentrate my mind on studying. Why can't I remember things so fast? I need lots of time, how can I reduce it? Doug's Reply: There …

Concentrate in my studies 
I cant concentrate in my studies. I get easily distracted. How can i improve myself in these terms? Doug's Reply: You definitely need to create a …

How can I memorise sign language? 
I was really pleased to find your website. I am learning British sign language and was wondering if you could tell me which of the memory improvement techniques …

Lumosity complaints 
I was reading about Lumosity online brain training and found complaints related to subscription cancellation and customer service. Any input? Thanks. …

Lumosity Memory Match 
Hi there, I'm really struggling to make any progress on Lumosity's Memory Match... do you have any tips? Regards, Brent PS. I'm really impressed …

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Sorting out Symptoms of Disorders 
How do you sort out symptoms of dementia, old age, other mental disorders? Doug's Reply: Physicians look at several factors when attempting to establish …

How to increase my memory 
I am a student of B.Tech. 3rd semester. My memory is weak so I can learn an answer in 3 to 4 times and after sometime I forgot the answer. I am very conscious …

Mighty Memory course 
Hi, do you think the Mighty Memory Now course is a scam? Thanks, Peter Doug's Reply: I have never tried that course, but here is my guess: I do …

Student Concentrating Less Than Before Not rated yet
I am a Bachelor's Degree student in General Nursing and I have realized for the past few weeks I am concentrating much less than before. I am also experiencing …

Memory system for History Not rated yet
How can I memorize history paragraphs like: As Roman Empire started to become weaker, Bulgars established First Bulgarian Empire next to the north-eastern …

All teeth pulled, affecting memory?  Not rated yet
I had all my teeth pulled last year. Could this be why I can't remember things I should remember? That's when my problem started. Doug's Reply. Surprisingly, …

Difficulty in applying Memory Systems Not rated yet
Hi! I felt the need to improve my memory, so I did a memory course and after searching the internet for more information I found your site, a very useful …

How long to train Dual N-Back Not rated yet
Thanks for website, lots of good stuff. One question in regard to the Dual N-back game. You state that it needs to be done 20 minutes per day. Does that …

Birdwatching game in Lumosity Not rated yet
How can I improve my performance on Birdwatching? I have a terrible time finding the bird in the background and by the time I do find it, if I do, I have …

How to overcome exam fear Not rated yet
I cannot remember answers after reading. I could not concentrate well in exam halls. My handwriting is also not good when i write in exams. How can i overcome …

Problem with observation of common things Not rated yet
Hi! I'm a 22 yr male. I think I have poor observation, i.e., I don't observe things, even simple ones like my friend's spectacle design, his handwriting, …

ADHD/ADD Supplements? Not rated yet
I have been diagnosed with ADHD. I have been reading your website, it is great. I read about how the amino acids help to improve memory and concentration. …

Memory improvement tips for older learners  Not rated yet
I am a retired Superintendent from R&B Department of Andhra Pradesh. After one year of my retirement, I have passed the Pre-recruitment examination to …

How to memorise my notes and poems of 20 lines Not rated yet
I have an average memory. It is quite tough for me to remember big notes of 2 pages or even 20 line poems. Second question is can we remember big notes …

Take time to answer Not rated yet
I can't give answer to any question quickly. I think about it, then I conclude the answer. Even simple questions, and if I try to answer quick or do some …

Tiredness at work Not rated yet
I am an advocate (lawyer); my problem is that I feel tired when I talk to my clients or my case preparation and used to be seen lazy; what is the reason? …

Herbs for 50% memory improvement  Not rated yet
John Tesh was talking about improving your memory with this Herb, but by the time I got home and unloaded the groceries I couldn't remember what the name …

Looking for ways to improve my memory (books, games, exercises, diet)  Not rated yet
What is the best way to improve my memory, games? diet? exercise, therapy? or other? medication? Doug's Reply. Asking what the best way is to improve …

Flash Card studying with seen and unseen Not rated yet
I'm looking for a way to train for something specific. I need to remember a number of items, around 200, such as book titles or songs. Basically I need …

Can you improve your memory while sleeping? Not rated yet
Is it possible to improve your long-term memory while sleeping? I am also having trouble putting the brain exercises and meditation in my routine. Is there …

Not remember what I said or who I spoke with Not rated yet
Several times throughout the day I often forget what I said and to whom or even what I did. It could be someone telling me they're stepping out of the …

Selective memory loss for letters Not rated yet
I am not going to ask for medical answers, but have you ever HEARD of a case where someone could not remember how to make letters, while still being able …

Unwanted Thoughts Not rated yet
My question is how to control unwanted thoughts. For example, when I am doing something at work, unrelevant thoughts are invading into my mind. How to …

Remembering passages of information Not rated yet
Hi, I have no idea which memory system would be best to use to remember passages of information. The following text shows part of what I want to learn: …

Speaking second language face to face Not rated yet
I have been doing the Lumosity memory game the past month and half, how long it will take for my memory to get better. I feel is getting better, but not …

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Difficulty in remembering historical events Not rated yet
What kinds of methods should I use to remember events in history? Doug's Reply: To remember history, you usually need to recall two linked things: …

Research on Peg memory technique Not rated yet
Hello, Im not sure if you can help me but I have used the Numeric peg system for my psychology coursework and I need to find past research that has used …

Energy and brain function  Not rated yet
What are the best vitamins to promote memory and brain function? What are the best vitamins to promote physical and mental energy? Doug's Reply: I …

Loci Method - Trouble with Routes Not rated yet
I'm having trouble to make my routes. I did a journey of my house, my room, important places in my city, but got no more ideas. Can you give some ideas …

Remembering at exam time Not rated yet
When it's time for the exam, I studied, but when I'm answering, it's hard for me to recall the information I've learned. Can you give me some study tips …

Trying to remember names Not rated yet
My biggest problem is trying to remember names. What are your best tips for remembering names? Thanks so much. Janie Doug's Reply: I used to have …