Five ways to boost memory

INCREASE nutrient levels by eating wholesome food little and often — never skip meals. Also take a multivitamin and mineral supplement, such as Lamberts Fema 45+.

EAT more oestrogen-rich foods, such as soya products, which have been shown to help revive memory. You could also try Promensil supplements, made from red clover containing isoflavones, which mimic the effects of oestrogen and can help ease menopausal symptoms.

PRACTISE yoga — a study from Brazil suggests that it can reduce the rate at which the part of the brain relating to memory ages.

DO MORE exercise. This helps to increase the oxygen supply to the brain.

TRY Tai Chi. The martial art has been shown on MRI scans to increase brain volume after 40 weeks of practice.