Though genetics plays a key role in memory loss, there are actually a lot of reasons why you lose your memory at a younger age. To help improve your memory before it is too late, try these 6 natural ways that are believed to have major impact on memory.
Get Enough Sleep
Did you know that your body has a way of replenishing and rejuvenating itself when you sleep? This works on your memory, too!
One study was conducted on two groups of children, one tested right after training (without sleep) and another group tested the following day after training, after sleeping. The group that was able to sleep performed 20% better than those who were tested immediately after training.
While kids need more than 10 hours of sleep per day, adults need about 7 to 9 hours of sleep each day.
Add Fish Oil to Your Diet
Not all oils are harmful to your health. In fact, eating fish oil is good for your brain!
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two types of fats known for slowing down mental decline. These also help in relieving stress.
Eat Less Sugar
Eating too much sugar is linked to various medical conditions, especially diabetes, but a sugar-rich diet has also been linked to reducing brain volume that could lead to problems in short-term memory.
Studies conducted on over 4,000 people have shown that those who consume more soda perform less well than those who drink less soda.
Meditate
Pain and stress could lead to the loss of brain cells. You can improve your memory through meditation which has been linked to the increase in grey matter in the brain. Because grey matter declines with age, you help greatly help boost your memory by increasing your grey matter through meditation.
Exercise Your Brain
Of course, you can’t take out your brain and have it do physical exercises but there are plenty of brain exercises that can help you improve your memory. The more you use your brain in these brain exercises, the better you can perform in memory tests later on.
Word-recall games, crossword puzzles, and other brain games are beneficial to boosting your brain’s performance and improving your memory.
Learn a New Skill
Who said you’re too old to try something new? By learning a new skill, you are also feeding your brain something new – and that can help improve your memory as well!
Sources: Mercola, HealthLine