TIPS TO AVOID MEMORY LOSS:

 

With ageing, it is common to have some memory loss or age-associated memory impairment due to our hippocampus's deterioration. Hippocampus is the brain region responsible for forming and retrieving our memories. The blood flow to the brain can also decrease with age causing memory impairment and cognitive skills changes. Although we may lose some of our memory with age, your brains can still produce new brain cells at any age. It is essential to take the crucial steps as we age to ensure our brain is kept healthy for years to come. The following tips can help improve your cognitive skills and prevent memory loss.

 

1) Exercise:

                                                                                                            Regular physical exercise benefits your heart and brain because it can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, leading to memory loss. Try aerobic exercises which are easy to do at any open place.

 

 

 

 

 

2) Avoiding Smoking and Drinking Alcohol: 

Studies reveal that excessive alcohol consumption links to an increase in memory loss. Smoking is harmful to the lungs and leads to vascular disorders that limit oxygen to the brain. If you smoke, stop, and drink, limit daily intake of alcohol to one to two drinks.

 

 

 

 

 

3) Learn New Things:

Brain boosting activities challenge your brain to break away from your habitual way of thinking and develop new pathways. Nowadays, brain challenge digital games and applications you can use in your leisure times for this purpose. You can also try to learn something new to stimulate your brain and memory like learning how to play an instrument, i.e. piano and speak a foreign language.

 

 

 

 

 

4) Socializing Yourself

Socializing with family and friends, maintaining friendships, and relationships with loved ones supports emotional health and promote brain health. Try joining a social club to meet new people forming new friendships and maintaining them.

 

 

 

 

 

5) Maintain A Healthy Diet:

The Foods rich in omega-three fatty acids such as salmon, tuna, olive oil and nuts, fruits, vegetables containing antioxidants and green tea help improve memory.

 

 

 

 

 

6) Sleep Maintenance:

Maintain a regular sleep schedule is essential for your brain health. Limit blue light exposure from TVs, mobile phone, and computers at least one hour before bed and avoid caffeine intake close to bedtime. At least six and favourably seven to 8 hours of sleep plays a vital role in brain health.

 

 

 

 

7) Consult Your Physician:

Suppose you think your memory is getting worse, affecting your ability to carry out everyday activities. In such a case, you should immediately consult the physician to assess symptoms and recommend appropriate care options, helping identify reversible causes of memory loss.