20 Memory-Enhancing Hacks That Work Like Magic (P)

These 20 memory hacks involve nutrition, smells, specific types of exercise, drawing and even changing location.

What if improving your memory didn’t require endless repetition or exhausting study sessions?

The good news is that psychological research has uncovered a range of techniques that can help you enhance your memory in surprising -- and often enjoyable -- ways.

Whether you want to ace a test, remember new names, or hold onto life’s everyday details, these scientifically backed methods can give your brain the boost it needs. (updated May 2026).

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.