7 Tips On How To Gain A Better Memory In Houston
Unfortunately, there is no particular method or guarantee when it comes to preventing memory loss or memory loss illnesses such as dementia. However, there are many things you can do to improve your memory and we will now look at 7 of them.
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By getting more physically active, you will increase the blood flow throughout your body. This also includes the brain which means that you’ll have a better memory.
There are lots of exercises that you can do and you should aim to get around 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week through jogging or walking quickly. You should also aim to get 75 minutes of very energetic aerobic activity every week such as running or jogging at a fast pace. Even if you don’t have this amount of time to workout, you should try to find 10-minute intervals during the day to do a quick workout or even go for a walk.
2. Get Active Mentally
You need to keep both your body and your mind active if you want to improve your overall memory. When it comes to stimulating the brain, there are lots of activities you can do such as playing bridge, doing puzzles, playing a musical instrument, taking a new class, driving new routes, etc. You can even look into volunteering your time at a school or community college.
3. Get Together With Friends & Family
Socializing is extremely important in order to reduce stress as well as prevent depression. Unfortunately, stress and depression lead to memory loss and as a result, you should strive to see your friends, family and loved ones on a regular basis.
4. Become More Organized
If you have a very messy home or office, then this can actually cause you to forget more things. Therefore, it is best to organize your space and use a notebook or planner to write down things you need to remember such as appointments, important tasks, events, etc.
It is best that once you write these down that you speak them out loud. By doing so, you will be more likely to remember them. It is best that you have a current to-do list and you should tick off each task or item that has been completed. You should also have a particular place where you put your phone, keys, wallet, glasses, etc.
You should also reduce any distractions around you and avoid multi-tasking too much. Basically, once you focus solely on the information you’re trying to remember, you will be more likely to be successful in doing so. You can try associating whatever you’re trying to remember with a particular thought, concept or even a song.
5. Get Better Sleep
Good sleep is essential for a properly functioning memory. Therefore, you should make your sleep a priority and aim to get between 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night.
6. Improve Your Diet
Your diet plays a very important role when it comes to your overall health, which includes your brain health. So, be sure that you eat lots of vegetables, fruits, healthy sources of fat, whole grains, etc. You should also eat lean proteins such as skinless meat, beans, fish, etc. Also, you should aim to cut down on the alcohol since this can actually cause memory loss.
7. Properly Manage Any Other Health Conditions You May Have
If you have chronic health conditions such as high cholesterol, depression, high blood pressure, hearing loss, obesity, diabetes, etc, then you should heed the medical advice of your doctor. You should take the time to properly take care of yourself since this will actually help to improve your memory as well. You should visit your doctor on a regular basis so that they can review the medications and see how they affect your memory.
When Should You Get Help
If you notice that your memory is progressively getting worse, then you should talk to a doctor as soon as possible. They will most likely do a physical exam and then check your memory and ability to solve various memory-based problems.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call us today or contact Assisting Hands Houston. For more tips and tricks visit our blog.
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