USA Today reported yesterday on a man with an extremely rare gift known as super-memory. He recalls in detail most days of his life, as well as the day and date of key public events. Scientists are working with this man and others with super-memory to determine how two parts of his brain may be working together to form these memories. This research could be used to help people with memory disorders.

While we make no claims to help you recall every event of your life, we reported this month on how to protect your memory and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease with activities such as aerobic exercise, doing crossword puzzles, and learning a language.

Read more tips on how to keep your memory sharp, and find out if cholesterol is linked to memory loss.