Ginkgo biloba shows some potential against cognitive decline March 10, 2008 Ginkgo biloba has long been valued as a supplement to aid memory, but scientific evidence has been limited. A clinical study now hints that it may help ward off cognitive decline, but more research is needed.
Nutrient Energy Boosts Short-Term Memory January 11, 2002 Though it's widely believed that carbohydrate intake provides the energy for brain activity, a Canadian study shows that all three types of energy-producing nutrients -- protein, carbohydrate, and fat -- can improve short-term memory functions in the elderly.