Ramadan this year coincides with the entry of final exams for the academic year, which makes students in urgent need of strengthening and improving memory and mood, as there are useful foods and drinks for them at this time, according to the healthline website, most notably:

1- Dates

It contains a large percentage of glucose, which makes it a major source of energy for energy, and the fact that dates contain potassium, which improves brain function and protects against Alzheimer''s disease.

2- Fatty fish

Salmon, catfish and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are responsible for building brain and nerve cells, making them a memory-fortifying food and learning process, in addition to being an anti-depressant.

3- Broccoli

Broccoli contains powerful plant compounds, antioxidants and fat-soluble vitamin K, which makes it beneficial for healthy, improving memory and protecting brain cells from damage.

4 - eggs

Eggs are a good source of many brain health nutrients, including B6 and B12 vitamins, folate, and choline.

Choline is an important nutrient that the body uses to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and memory.

5- Nuts

Nuts such as walnuts, almonds and nuts contain a high content of omega-3, healthy fats and vitamin e, which makes them useful in improving the process of cognition and preventing Alzheimer''s and forgetfulness, in addition to improving the mood.

Scientific studies have shown that women who have eaten nuts for years have had a more mature memory than those who did not eat nuts.

6 - Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate and cocoa powder contain flavonoids, caffeine, and antioxidants.

The researchers emphasized that these elements accumulate in the areas of the brain and are useful in the processes of speed learning and strengthening memory, in addition to the fact that chocolate stimulates the hormone of happiness and positive feelings.

7 - Turmeric

A type of dark yellow spice that contains curcumin which is useful in improving memory in Alzheimer''s patients, and it enhances the neurotrophic factor derived from the brain and relieves depression and improves mood, so doctors advise to use it when cooking foods.

8 - Fruits and vegetables

It contains vitamin C that supports the health and strengthening of the mind such as tomato, paprika, guava, strawberry, kiwi and orange.

9- Coffee

Caffeine in coffee has a number of benefits, including: improved mood, increased alertness, activity, and increased concentration, and in the long run it protects against Parkinson''s and Alzheimer''s disease.

10 - Green tea

Contains caffeine, amino acid and antioxidants, it increases concentration, reduces anxiety and helps to relax.