Easy Do's and Don'ts Memory Improvement Tips
Here are some simple memory improvement tips that are easy to do and that can be done at home. Some tips are going to be things that you don't want to do because you will start to lose short term memory loss. While others are going to allow you to increase you memory.
“Use it or lose it" should be your mantra when it comes to memory. People who adopt a 'brain-healthy' lifestyle, which includes exercise, no smoking, a nutritious diet and hobbies, have a reduced risk of developing dementia. Keeping your brain active is also thought to build reserves of brain cells and enhance their connections.
MEMORY CHALLENGERS:
Below is a list of things that are going to deminsh our memory process.
Alcohol: Interferes with short-term memory and damages dendrites in the brain, which pass on messages between brain cells. There are many different types of diseases that occur from to much alcohol so stay away from excessive use of this.
Insomnia: Can reduce your ability to retrieve memories and leave you feeling forgetful. Getting plenty of rest is very important.
Smoking: Limits the amount of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Plus many other problems that are caused by smoking.
Stress: A new study showed that stress activates an enzyme, kinase C protein that undermines short term memory. If you can't fix the problem, try not to worry over it. It really does you no good.
Some medications: Tranquilisers, muscle relaxants, sleeping tablets, antidepressants and medication for high blood pressure can sometimes contribute to fuzzy thinking or cause some loss of memory capacity. Also when taking medication, be careful not to drive a car, since your thinking is not very clear.
EAT FOR YOUR IQ Want to think smarter? Then feed your brain.
Berries with benefits: Blueberries get their pigment from an antioxidant called anthocyanin, which may improve concentration, co- ordination and short-term memory. Strawberries are thought to have similar benefits and may help protect against memory loss.
Broccoli Boost: This humble vegetable is high in substances which work in the brain the same way that medication for Alzheimer's disease does - by blocking an enzyme that causes the breakdown of brain cells.
Excellent Eggs: Eggs are high in choline, a B complex vitamin. Lack of choline has been linked to poor memory and concentration, while the right amount can assist brain cells to communicate more effectively.
Grain Gains: Whole grains like brown rice and rye bread are packed with folate, B12 and B6, They help break down a chemical called homocysteine, which in high levels has been linked to Alzheimer's and heart disease.
Salmon Smart: Cold-water fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel and herring are packed with healthy fatty acids called DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These have been shown to assist all of the brain's thinking functions
According to a new study at Stanford University in California, the brain only chooses to remember memories it thinks are most relevant, and actively suppresses those that are similar but less used, helping to lessen the cognitive load and prevent confusion.
