Can you boost your memory by walking backward?
Apparently in some cases it can happen, but they haven’t figured out why it works.
In the meantime, will walking backward help boost your short-term memory? “This study would suggest that there are some circumstances where this might be the case,” says Dr. Schacter. “It may be worth trying.”
When I walk into a room and forget why I’m there, if I just stand there for a bit the answer usually comes. If it doesn’t I will go back to the place where I was when I decided I needed something. But if that happens again, I’ll try walking backward and see if it helps — an easy and fun experiment.
April 5, 2019
agreed. except be very careful walking backwards into something! 😀
I agree! But I’m guessing you don’t need to do very many steps. I will have to see. 😀
could have merits, as long you walk forward first, knowing the obstacles you could encounter on the way “back” …. or even how far back you can go
For me it would be in my apartment, and I think I know where things are, but there are no guarantees! 😀
Interesting concept. I’ll have to give it a try some time
Ann, that’s as long as you remember to “try” it sometime…
My dog must have a great memory. He walks backward all the time. I guess we’ve been doing that trick all wrong.
Neat dog! 😀
I hadn’t heard this before. Think maybe “oldsters” might need to take care doing this. Interesting to test out though.