I devote a good deal of space on my Web site to research on memory and, specifically, ways to improve it naturally. To that end, I recently discovered BuildYourMemory.com, a site loaded with straight-forward memory improvement systems that have been around in one form or another for centuries.

The basis for these tools is the use of mnemonics, memory aids that facilitate the quick and easy assimilation of all kinds of information, rather than conventional means (rote learning and repetition), by taking advantage of how the human mind absorbs information.

The premise of the site: Most people have good memories, but don't know how to use them properly. As you delve into the site, you'll learn how to master a foreign language, compile a "mental database" and remember names and faces ? and your dreams.

Other healthy lifestyle choices you can make to sharpen your memory skills:

• Eat fruits and vegetables high in folic acid.
• Re-balance your intake of omega-3 fats by taking a high-quality krill oil daily.
• Add raw protein to your diet.
• Start an exercise program today.