If My Memory Serves Me Right…

As we all get older, people tell us “you’re going to lose your memory, and it’ll get hard.” The funny thing is, it seems to be true. I’ve seen it happen to my father, my grandmother and now my uncle. They begin forgetting appointments, events, where things are, just about everything. I personally would hate to lose my memory, I mean who would love it? I started doing some research on how to improve your memory. Apparently everyone was worried about the same thing (of course), because there’s a list of seven things you can do to improve your memory.

1. Walking- According to the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, Aerobic exercise is the number 1 thing you can do to improve your memory. Getting your heart rate up benefits brain health and increases attention span.
2. Routine- Break your routine one in a while. An author of the Brainpower Game Plan: Sharpen Your Memory, Improve Your Concentration, and Age-Proof Your Memory says that “neurobic activities” increase your brain’s ability to stay strong against age related damage. For example: Brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand.
3. Forget-me-not spots- We’re always misplacing items, like our phone, keys, sunglass…etc., because we’re leaving them in random places. If you designate a certain place to keep such things you’ll know where they are.
4. Names- Horrible at names? One thing you can do to remember names better is to repeat the name after you’ve been introduced, “it’s nice to meet you Betty.” Then makes a connection, “that’s my mother’s name.” Or, “she loves to paint.”
5. Eating- A healthy balanced diet can improve your memory. It also helps keep your weight in check. For specifics, eat plenty of dark vegetables that are leafy, blueberries and grapes.
6. Rest- Get proper rest, you’re likely to remember more with a well-rested mind.
7. Believe it- You have to believe you’re going to remember something in order to remember it.