AGING AND MEMORY LOST

AGING AND MEMORY LOST

As we grow older our bodies age slowly on the outside and the inside. Depending on how you take care of yourself., one side might age faster than the other. The brain for example, stores everything we learn throughout our lives, and the older we get the harder it is to remember. However, there are certain things we can do that will slow the aging of our brain and the memory loss that accompanies. Below I have listed five things you can do that will help your mind sharp and prevent memory loss as your age.

5 TIPS TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BRAIN:

1. PLAY GAMES

Playing game that will trigger you memory helps your mind stay in shape. Practicing to remember is like exercise for the mind. Games like CROSSWORD PUZZLES, SUDOKU and MATCHING GAMES are all proven to delay brain decline.

2. NUTRITION

Certain nutrients are known to help the brain preserve memory. For example, Omega 3 fatty acids repair our brain cells. You can  buy Omega 3 supplements online or eat the foods that they occurs naturally. Foods like oatmeal, brown rice and salmon. All contain Omega 3's . Also, vitamin B 12 promotes healthy brain function. Good sources are shellfish, beef, and milk products.

3. GET ENOUGH SLEEP

When we sleep our bodies heal and repair at a faster and more efficient rate than when we are awake. Not getting enough rest and having irregular sleeping habits slows this process down and we lose our edge.

4. EXERCISE

Working out keeps you looking good on the outside but exercise does even more for us on the inside. By doing cardiovascular exercises such swimming, running, or cycling and mixing in strength training three to four times a week you will get much needed oxygen to the brain. This optimizes brain function and performance.

5. NO SMOKING & DRINKING

Drinking kills your brain cells and studies have shown that cells killed by drinking  do not replenish. Furthermore, cigarrette smoking and drinking alcohol puts you more at risk for developing dementia as compared to those that don't do one or the other.







Memory loss typically something that naturally occurs as we grow older. By putting forth the effort and taking care of yourself you can lessen and delay the effects of age. However, conditions such as ALZHEIMER disease and DEMENTIA are not something that naturally occur with aging. If you experience any symptoms related to these conditions you should see a doctor as soon as possible. DEMENTIA can be treated and rate of ALZHEIMER disease can be slowed if treated early.