World record holder for best memory offers tips

World record holder for best memory offers tips to beat summer brain drain

By Breanna Fuss New York State

PUBLISHED 8:03 AM ET Jul. 31, 2024 PUBLISHED 8:03 AM EDT Jul. 31, 2024

The final countdown for back to school is underway. How's that summer brain drain going?

A New York State native is the world record holder for best memory. Spectrum News 1's Breanna Fuss spoke with Dave Farrow, who has some tricks and tips to keep that brain going.

This AM we’re talking #summerbraindrain. I have @totalrecallman with me. (He currently holds the world record for greatest memory). How at :15 past each hour.

For now, tips on how to help our memory.
🧠 Read!
🧠 Try learning a few words from a new language each day
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— Breanna Fuss (@BreannaFuss) July 31, 2024

For the kiddos, Dave Farrow suggests using what he calls ‘Focus Bursts.’ pic.twitter.com/SA72k5htfs
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