White also feels this memory technique should work if the listener is over the phone or via FaceTime. However, he states the best way to remember something is to link it with an image in your mind. “I memorized the 2,300 names of the fallen heroes in Afghanistan, and I created a picture for each name,” he explains. “For example, Steve = stove, Lisa = Mona Lisa, Karen = carrot, Brian = brain. When you see something, you are even more likely to recall it.”
He adds that this latest research might also benefit those who may be suffering from slight memory loss. “Studies show that the more we interact with people, the healthier it is for our mind,” he states. “Interaction with others is a proven way to exercise your brain.”