It may be true that as
you get older, your memory also deteriorates. But this does not mean that if
you are younger, your brain is not capable of memory deterioration. Aging is
just one cause of memory loss, but there are other factors. Thus, if you want
to prevent this, you may want to read these tips to better your brain
performance.
1) More Relaxation
Period, Better Thinking
If you want to protect
your recent memories, you should stay away from stress. Stress can trigger the
release of cortisol, a neuro drug which can interfere with the brain’s
performance, especially with handling recent memories. Furthermore, with
chronic stress, the part of the brain which handles recent memories may even shrink.
If you want to prevent this from happening, you should learn to relax a little
and release the tension from your body. You should never let stress overwhelm
you.
2) Refrain From
Cigarette Smoking
Cigarettes affect the
flow of blood in your veins. Because of this, there may be a chance of reduced
blood flow to your brain; and reduced blood flow means reduced oxygen. With
lesser oxygen to consume, the brain may not function well as expected, hence
the memory may be prejudiced.
3) Stay Away from Brain
Toxins
As you may know, illegal
drugs may cause harm to your brain’s functioning. However, you should also know
that prescription drugs, if misused, may also have the same toxic effect to
your brain. Thus, you should always follow the prescription given to you be
your doctor, and never self-medicate. This may affect your brain’s normal
performance. Prolonged use of drugs may cause memory loss.
4) Eat Healthy
Your brain functions
according to the nutrients that it receives from the food that you eat. Thus,
if you are deprived of certain nutrients, then it may have an adverse effect on
the functioning of your brain. You most certainly would not want this to
happen. Thus, as prevention, you should eat a healthy and balanced diet so that
you will absorb all the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Also, you
should stay away from junk foods.
5) Exercise Your Brain
Find ways to use and
improve your thinking skills. Some mentalists propose techniques which are
designed to improve mental skills. We all have the potential to possess a good
functioning memory, thus it should be something that we can all improve. All we
have to do is to find ways and try techniques that can effectively help us
develop our potentials.
Most people believe that
by engaging themselves into educational activities, they are improving their
mental faculties. This is true, and you can try this even at home. Simple
activities like crossword puzzles can exercise your brain. This may help your
brain functioning to get better, if not, to prevent it from deteriorating
easily.
6) Shield Your Brain
There is no point of
improving the brain if you cannot protect it physically. You should always
protect your head from injuries because trauma may affect the functioning of
your brain. Even simple injuries should be avoided, because repeated minor
injuries, if accumulated, may cause damage to your brain. Thus, you should try
simple prevention, like putting helmets when bicycling, in order for you to
avoid situations that may damage your brain functioning.
If you want to be able
to think better, your brain’s health is the key. Thus, you should keep it as
healthy as possible and avoid all those factors which may expose you to mental
deterioration.
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