Memory hacks that work!

It's so frustrating when your memory fails you. Fortunately, research shows that a few simple tricks solve your most irritating memory glitches—helping you do everything from locking in your new neighbor's name to soaking up knowledge effortlessly

- BY ANN GREEN

Say ‘Sarah’ four times

Next time you meet someone new, repeat her name four times over the next week, and you may remember it forever. The technique is a spin on a learning method called “spaced learning” outlined in a University of California research review. Experts found that vocalizing a person's name over spaced intervals (such as right after learning it, 15 to 20 minutes later, a day later and a week later) pushes it from short- to long-term memory. Tip: Create a “names” list in your phone to discreetly jot down new names as you meet people, then use it as a handy review guide.

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