You're Never Too Young to Work on Your Brain Health
Throughout our lifetime, we will have moments of forgetfulness, no matter our age. Forgetting things is completely normal but can make life a little more difficult.
Memory loss can be cause by genetics, especially in neurological cases such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. On the other hand, research has proven that one’s lifestyle and diet can affect their memory as well.
Five Great Ways to Improve Memory
(1) Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is very important when it comes to memory consolidation. Research has shown that when people are sleep deprived, they tend to retain less information, which negatively impacts their memory. Professionals recommend that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep every night to obtain optimal health.
(2) Train Your Brain
Playing brain games is a very effective way of improving memory. Doing crossword puzzles, playing word recall games and even gaming on your mobile phone will exercise your cognitive skills. Brain training games have also been shown to help reduce the risk of dementia in older adults.
(3) Exercise
Exercise is important for every human body, is especially beneficial for the brain and can allow people of all ages to improve their memory. Research has shown that exercising may increase the secretion of neuroprotective proteins and improve the development of the neurons.
(4) Drink Less Alcohol
Consuming too much alcohol can be damaging to the human body in many ways. Alcohol has the ability to alter the brain which can result in memory deficits. Studies have shown that the more alcohol that one drinks, the more difficulties they have in immediate and delayed memory-recall tests.
(5) Watch Your Health
Though this is a very vague method of improving your memory, it has many different meanings. Watching one’s diet can improve your memory consolidation as well as many other health-conscious approaches. Also, just consulting with your primary care physician and conveying any concerns will allow your mental health and memory to flourish.
Maintain or Even Grow Your Memory Capacity
There are many simple ways to improve your memory. Add a few of these tips into your lifestyle to boost your brain health and keep your memory in pristine condition! Our Right at Home Caregivers can help your loved ones grow their memory capability in a comfortable environment, their homes! Right at Home San Antonio is also Dementia and Cognitive Support Certified, meaning that we can develop a specialized plan for your loved one focused one awareness, nutrition, socialization, and wellness. Allow Right at Home to develop a plan for your loved one that fits their abilities, personhood, and lifestyle and improves their overall quality of life.
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