A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of your brain. Whether you’re a student studying for final exams, a working professional interested on doing all you can to stay mentally sharp, or a senior looking to pressure and enhance your grey matter as your age , there are lots of the things you can do to improve your memory and mental performance.
- SLEEP WELL
- EXERCISE
- EAT A BRAIN – BOOSTING DIET
- GET ORGANIZED
- EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN.
- SOCIALIZE
Sleep plays an important role on helping you to consolidate your memories, so you can recall them down to the real; make getting enough sleep a priority , more adults needs seven to eight hours of sleep a day . students need 10-11 hours a day.
Treating your body well can enhance your ability to process the recall information . Physical exercises increases oxygen to your brain . Exercise may also enhance the effect of helpful brain chemical and protect brain cells.
Just as the body needs fuel , so does the brain .You probably already know that a diet based on fruits , vegetables , whole grains , “ healthy “ fats(such as olive oil , nuts , fish) and lean protein will provides lots of health benefits . but such a diet can also improve memory . But for brain health , its not just what eat – its also what don’t eat. To boost your brainpower and reduce your dementia, here are the foods containing antioxidants —– broccoli , blueberries, spinach and omega- 3 fatty acids appear to promote healthy brain functioning.
You’re more likely to forget things of your home is cluttered and your notes are on disarrays . Jot down tasks, appointments and other events in a spiral notebook, calendar or electronic olanner or daily planner . Keep phone numbers and addresses in an address book or enter them to your cellphone . Improve organization can help free up your powers of concentration so that you can remember less routine things.
Regularly “ exercising “ the brain keeps it growing and spurs the development of new nerve connections that can help improve memory. By developing new mental skills- learning to play new musical instrument , and challenging your brain with puzzles and games, you can keep your brain active and improve of physiological functioning.
Social interaction helps ward off depression and stress, both of which can contribute to memory less. Look for opportunities to get together with love ones, friends and others- especially if you live-alone. When you’re invited to share a meal or attend an event, go
There is no such thing as a” bad memory” and everyone can improve their memory , as long as you are not suffering from memory loss as a medical condition .
If you’re optimistic and dedicated, you’ll be able to improve your memory. So try the simple tips to improve your memory.
By: Liwayway C. Salazar | Clerk | Limay, Bataan
