Improve Memory With These Lifestyle Habits

Although there are no guarantees when it comes to preventing memory loss or dementia, The Mayo Clinic offers some tips which may help older adults keep their memory sharp.

The first tip is to stay physically active. Exercise not only helps maintain weight and keep the heart healthy but also raises blood flow to the brain which could help your memory. Experts recommend healthy people to include 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity in their routine each week. They say it is best to spread out your exercise throughout the week, and for those times when you are busy, you can try several short walks throughout the day.

Help keep mentally sharp with a variety of activities such as reading, playing games or solving puzzles. Studies have found learning a new skill such as knitting, cooking or playing an instrument is a good way to sharpen cognitive skills. There can be additional benefits if you do some of these activities with others as social interaction turns out to be another way to protect our brain health and lessen our risk for dementia.

Studies also show staying organized will help us remember where things are and not feel so forgetful. A good tip for remembering things that are important is to repeat them out loud or write them down in a notebook.

Other tips for sharpening our memory include getting a good night’s sleep and eating a healthy diet. Doctors say managing chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, depression and diabetes as well as addressing hearing problems and obesity are also important ways to protect cognitive health.

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