Olwyn KinderProtecting Your Memory from Decline
May 4th 2010 03:17
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Normal ageing, healthy or not, brings some loss of mental speed. What happens as you age is that it takes longer for you to process information and it is becomes increasingly difficult to multi-task. You might not function as well under stress or pressure as you did when you were younger. Short-term memory might fade before you can process it satisfactorily enough to remember it. This is perfectly normal as you age and there is absolutely no reason to believe that you are suffering from onset dementia..
What you need to guard against is mental inactivity and lack of stimulation. This will effectively retard your thinking skills and your memory. It is no different to any other part of your body. For example, if you neglect your teeth eventually you are going to suffer from severe tooth decay which may result in you having to have your existing teeth removed and dentures fitted in their place. Physical inactivity will compromise your ability to walk not to mention the fact that you will undoubtedly put on weight if you sit around all day and don't exercise at all. The old adage rings true here loud and clear, "Use it or lose it"!
By maintaining a healthy active mental lifestyle and staying mentally sharp, the chances of increased memory loss are greatly reduced. Research has found that we can generate new brain cells if we keep our minds busy learning new things.
Puzzles can provide good mental stimulation so long as you don't solve the same puzzle over and over again. Completing those 500-piece or 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles that take days or a week or two to put together will be extremely beneficial to maintaining your mental alertness. Word search and crossword puzzles are also a great source of mental exercise.
It is a strong belief that physical exercise plays an important role in strengthening the brain cells you already have. Keep your memory functioning by daily exercising in keeping with your level of physical fitness. Your doctor will be able to advise how much physical exercise is good for you. Remember: exercise your body and your brain will benefit.
Computer games, playing chess or checkers are ideal for stimulating the grey matter. Try new games regularly in order to keep alert and mentally fit.
Make sure you interact socially with others and don't just keep to yourself. Not only will you enjoy the companionship but this interaction will assist with the stimulation of new brain cells and protect your memory from fading.
Now that you know how to exercise your brain, take advantage of that knowledge right now, today. Your age doesn't matter. Do it now. Don't wait until you are another day older. You can improve your memory before you even realize you need the improvement.
What you need to guard against is mental inactivity and lack of stimulation. This will effectively retard your thinking skills and your memory. It is no different to any other part of your body. For example, if you neglect your teeth eventually you are going to suffer from severe tooth decay which may result in you having to have your existing teeth removed and dentures fitted in their place. Physical inactivity will compromise your ability to walk not to mention the fact that you will undoubtedly put on weight if you sit around all day and don't exercise at all. The old adage rings true here loud and clear, "Use it or lose it"!
By maintaining a healthy active mental lifestyle and staying mentally sharp, the chances of increased memory loss are greatly reduced. Research has found that we can generate new brain cells if we keep our minds busy learning new things.
Puzzles can provide good mental stimulation so long as you don't solve the same puzzle over and over again. Completing those 500-piece or 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles that take days or a week or two to put together will be extremely beneficial to maintaining your mental alertness. Word search and crossword puzzles are also a great source of mental exercise.
Computer games, playing chess or checkers are ideal for stimulating the grey matter. Try new games regularly in order to keep alert and mentally fit.
Make sure you interact socially with others and don't just keep to yourself. Not only will you enjoy the companionship but this interaction will assist with the stimulation of new brain cells and protect your memory from fading.
Now that you know how to exercise your brain, take advantage of that knowledge right now, today. Your age doesn't matter. Do it now. Don't wait until you are another day older. You can improve your memory before you even realize you need the improvement.
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