Here are five tips you can follow now to help prevent memory loss in the future.
1)Exercise your mind :
Just as physical
activity keeps your body strong, mental activity keeps your mind sharp and agile. One way to do this is to continually challenge yourself by learning new skills. If you continue to learn and challenge yourself, your
brain continues to grow, literally. An active brain produces new connections between nerve
cells that allow cells to communicate with one another. This helps your brain store and retrieve information more easily, no matter what your age.
2) Stay physically active :
Start by simply increasing your physical activity level. Park your car farther away and walk the extra distance. Take the stairs instead of an elevator. When watching TV, ride a stationary bike. Just get moving. Regular physical activity can help you think clearer, feel better and lower your
risk of many diseases.
3)
Manage your stress :
Keep your stress to a minimum. When you''re stressed, your brain releases hormones that can damage your brain if you''re exposed to them for days at a time.
4)
Stop smoking & Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all :
You can add memory loss to the long list of health problems that come from smoking. Smokers may have twice the risk of getting Alzheimer''s disease as do people who have never smoked. Stop now — it''s never too late.
People who drink heavily for years can experience permanent brain damage due to poor nutrition, and they''re at higher risk of developing memory problems and dementia. Drink alcohol moderately.Evidence shows that moderate alcohol consumption may prevent memory loss, though it isn''t clear how. But don''t use this as a reason to start drinking if you don''t already drink.
5)
Develop healthy eating habits & Talk to your doctor :
Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Many of these contain antioxidants — substances that protect and nourish brain cells. And antioxidants may help prevent cholesterol from damaging the lining of your arteries and slowing blood flow to your brain. Foods high in antioxidants include colorful fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, berries, broccoli, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes and tomatoes. In most cases, you''re far more likely to gain health benefits from eating whole foods than by taking supplements, in pill, capsule or other forms.
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