Improving your memory is one of the most important things you can do to improve your overall cognitive function and well-being. According to a study published in the journal “Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports,” people with better Memory Function Status (MFS) have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia.

The study surveyed over 1,500 people who participated in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted between 1988 and 1994. Participants were assessed on their Memory Function Status (MFS) using the Birnbaum Memory Scale and the Alzheimer’s Disease Evaluation Scale-Cognitive (ADES-Cog).