Clenching fists stimulates memory

Scientists from the University Montclair (USA) proved scientifically that the clenched fist is stimulated areas of the brain, which are responsible for memory compression helps to remember the right information, the left - improves the recovery of memory.

Researchers were asked to test a group of 51 people to remember 72 words.

Before memorizing the test had to be twice 45 seconds strongly compress fist rubber ball. The same thing they did before recall already learned words.

5 groups were made:

Group I fist squeezing right before latching, and the left - front memory.

Group II - acted contrary.

Group III only right fist squeezing.

Group IV gripping only the left fist.

V control group ball held in the hand without squeezing its

The best result was shown by Group I, - they were able to remember most of the information.

Slightly worse proved to Group III.

The rest of the test groups are very poorly remember Proposal of a list of words.

For those who are learning English - try to clench his fists using Anki program :)