| Tips for Improving Memory |
| As you get older, you may sometimes forget your car keys or an old friend’s first name. Don’t be alarmed, as memory lapses are a natural part of aging. Here are some tips to keep your brain alert and your memory intact. |
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| Organise: Keeping your thoughts and things in order, as well as planning, taxes your brain less and helps you remember |
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Keep your important belongings, such as keys and glasses, in the same place every time. |
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Keep track of appointments, addresses and daily chores in a notebook or electronic pocket organiser. |
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Place valuable papers like insurance policies, medical records and travel documents in a filing cabinet or its equivalent. |
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Write down detailed procedures that you tend to forget (like elaborate instructions for a recipe or operating equipment). |
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Jot down ideas that occur to you: plans for your job, restaurants you want to try, etc. |
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Perform simple tasks first, like answering phone messages or filling out a form, before handling the larger, more important jobs. This ensures that small tasks won't pile up and be forgotten. |
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Focus and repeat: Paying attention and repeating things over and
over again embed them in your memory |
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Pay attention when receiving information or learning something new. Do things one at a time, avoiding distractions. |
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Paraphrase and repeat what you have just learned. Ask questions and discuss the matter. The more you understand something, the more you can remember it. |
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"Spaced rehearsal" is more effective than "cramming." In other words, you will remember something more effectively if you rehearse it for one minute once an hour for 10 consecutive hours than if you rehearse it for 10 minutes all at once. |
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Stimulate your brain: Doing mental and physical exercises
keeps your brain in good shape. |
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Doing new things or breaking your routine activates your brain. For example, try brushing your teeth or writing with your nondominant hand. |
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Practice lifelong learning.
Visit museums; attend lectures or performances; take a class. • Read, especially challenging material • Join a reading group, debate or discuss topics with people • Write. If not a book or article, write in a diary, compose letters or emails, or start your own memoirs • Solve crossword puzzles, sudoku, jigsaw puzzles, board games, card games, other strategy games
• Learn a new skill. Even physical activities will give you exercise and boost your brain’s oxygen levels. • Play memory games to improve or train your memory |
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Physical exercise increases blood supply and much needed oxygen to your brain, forging more connections between brain cells. |
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| More healthy brain tips |
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Eat a balanced diet that’s rich in brain nutrients such as Omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water fish like salmon and mackerel. |
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Take your vitamins and minerals. In research studies, people who took vitamin supplements tended to have less brain shrinkage than those who didn’t. Nature’s Way Memory Boost contains a powerful combination of three key brain nutrients: DHA, Ginkgo Biloba and folic acid. |
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Limit your alcohol intake to 1-2 drinks per day. While red wine may reduce the risk for Alzheimer's, excessive alcohol damages brain cells. |
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Learn to deal with stress, depression and anxiety. Not only does stress make it difficult to concentrate, prolonged stress also releases hormones that can damage the brain. Depression and anxiety can also affect how your brain processes memories. |
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Quit smoking to help prevent vascular disorders that can obstruct oxygen supply to the brain. |
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Get enough sleep to rest your brain and help you concentrate better during the day. |
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Avoid injuries to your brain. Wear a helmet when riding a bike or doing sports. Clear your home of obstructions or slippery surfaces that can cause accidents and lead to brain injuries. |
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Important: If you experience persistent forgetfulness, it is best to consult a healthcare professional. Early detection can improve your chances of treating a more serious problem, if any. |
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| Click here to read more on Brain Health |
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