Keep your legs forward with toes pointing upward, legs straight, striking with the ball of your foot to propel you forward. Single-leg bounds. Balance yourself on one foot, push off that leg, and land on the opposite foot. Keep going without a pause in between.
In particular, getting adequate B vitamins helps your brain respond appropriately to stress. Get your daily B dose via: 1  Chickpeas and other legumes for vitamin B6. 2  Dark green, leafy vegetables for folate. 3  Fish, poultry, and meat for B12.
Research shows that B vitamins improve memory by creating a protective shield for the neurons in the brain. B vitamins break down homocysteine, which is an amino acid that is a toxic poison to nerve cells. These vitamins also aid in the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen, an important brain nutrient. The most important B vitamins for memory include B6, B12, and Folic Acid (B9).