5 Tips to Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss

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5 Tips to Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss
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Memory Lapses Confusions are Not Always Due to
Aging

• It is a known fact that as you age your memory
  seems to get worse. If you landed here looking to
  reduce the effects of memory loss with aging, you
  are at the right place.
• Did you know that your brain shrinks as you get
  older? Some stats show that on average , your
  brain will decrease 2 in size during each decade
  of adulthood. Regardless of this fact, it is
  worth noticing that memory lapses and confusions
  are not an inevitable result of aging. Yes, there
  are things you can do to help to improve brain
  function significantly.

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Lets See How We Can Improve Brain Function

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Drink More Water

• Generally, it is recommended to drink 6
  glasses of water a day. It is essential to keep
  your body hydrated and your brain too. It has
  been shown to stop headaches and flush out the
  excess concentrations of hormones or medications
  from your body. Remember, water is essential for
  your brain health.

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Add a Routine Walk

• Can you believe that a one hour walk, just
  three times a week, can make a significant change
  to your overall health? Studies show that taking
  a brisk walk daily will clear your brain and
  provide real improvements, ranging from
  processing to memory. So create a new habit you
  can create a walking group with some friends and
  do it regularly.

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Brain Exercises

• You can try your hand at a crossword puzzle, a
  Sudoku game or a brain teaser puzzle. It has been
  observed that people who actively go through
  reading, doing puzzles, or formal training, or
  who have mental stimulation in their job
  experience has less memory loss when they age.
  The concept is simple just like your body, your
  brain needs to be exercised regularly. So, there
  are many ways to exercise your brain. Find what
  works for you and maintain a regular routine.

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Try Yoga or Pilates Class

• Practicing yoga will have many benefits for
  both your brain and body. While the exercises
  will get your body moving, it will also stimulate
  your brain. And having meditation classes will
  help relieve stress as well. It can help cover
  all the areas of mental stimulation and physical
  exercise.

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Reduce Bad Fats and Add Good Fats

• It is worth noticing that the Mediterranean
  diet has been known to be good for treating
  memory loss. Reason being, it is particularly
  high in good fats as it contains food like olive
  oil and walnuts. The presence of good fats is
  beneficial to your body in different ways, such
  as your brain and heart health. While walnuts
  have the highest levels of the plant omega-3, it
  is essential to add it to your routine diet.
  Having 20 walnut halves can be a good start.

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In a Nutshell

• Undoubtedly, memory loss and aging go hand in
  hand. But following some simple tips can help
  improve your health and live a longer, happier
  life.