We all forget things at a time, especially when we are busy or stressed. Short term memory loss becomes more common towards the second half of life. If you often forget where you left something or you find it difficult to remember names of people, it's necessary to learn how to improve your memory. Simple lifestyle changes do wonders.
The computer does not compare to the miraculous human brain, although similarities exist. Both receive, store and restore information and both can have problems during these processes. You can improve your own memory the way you improve your computer's memory.
Memory loss in older people is the result of decreased blood flow to the brain, coupled with lack of mental stimulation. There are also other causes that affect memory - as, for example, anemia, a less active thyroid, depression and chronic fatigue syndrome. A poor diet and excessive alcohol consumption can be other factors. Alzheimer's disease leads to memory loss in the elderly as well.
How to prevent memory loss
Reduce the risk of memory loss due to poor blood circulation, by at least half an hour a day of physical exercises (walking, jogging, etc.) and not smoking. Watch your diet especially as you get older because you need fewer calories for energy requirements and, moreover, the nutrients are not as easily assimilated.
How to improve your memory
Try to present information to your brain under the agreed form. Some retain better by visual, some auditory, others using other senses. For example, if you learn something best by hearing, record the information on a tape.
Stimulate your memory
Use lists and keep a daily notes diary;
When looking for a word, silently repeat the whole alphabet;
Refresh your long term memory with photos, videos, letters and other forms of stored information;
Use mnemonic - for example, "My Very Easy Method: Just Set Up Nine Planets", in order to remember "MVEMJSUNP", which stands for the order of the planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune Pluto.
Train your brain
Use these tips to increase memory:
Silently repeat new facts as often as you can;
Recall events of the day, before falling asleep;
Find an analogy to establish a link between a person and her name.
Keep your interest alive
Try to keep up with what is happening in the family, the country and the world;
Read, participate in discussions, solve crossword puzzles and brain teasers;
Start a new intellectual activity, for example, learn a foreign language;
Make new friends and enjoy the old ones.
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