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The baby boomer generation is getting older and is concerned about their memory performance. But younger individuals are also trying to push their brains to peak performance, as every learning and knowledge advantage in international competition translates into individual – and thus economic – gain. But how do we get our brains in gear? And which type of memory training really works? In "Brain Whispers," neurobiologist Martin Korte explains why not all forms of brain jogging are beneficial and what we can actually do to maintain and improve our memory performance over the long term. Sudoku, memorizing number sequences, or the famous knot in a handkerchief – there are numerous methods to give our memory a boost. However, many of the common techniques only train specialized skills that may make certain tasks easier but do not impact other cognitive activities. Most importantly, they neither rejuvenate our brains nor improve our memory as a whole. Additionally, every person learns differently and thus requires different mnemonic aids. True success comes only to those who understand how our memory works and which factors influence our brain performance. Scientifically grounded and practice-oriented, Martin Korte explains which memory techniques can help us in various areas of life, why a student should train their brain differently than a retiree, and how external factors like nutrition, exercise, sleep, and social interaction affect our brain performance.