  To remember well, you have to efficiently retrieve a memory from your brain. But what if that memory comes with lots of baggage or clutter?
That's what researchers believe is happening when healthy older adults try to recall information, but have a harder time doing it than younger people.
Luckily, researchers say that being open to doing new things and putting yourself in intellectually engaging environments can help your brain stay sharper, even into your later years. That could mean taking a photography class or learning to play a musical instrument.
Find out other ways to keep your brain sharp.
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