Ten Easy Ways to Give Your Memory a Boost
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Put down that cookie
Avoid starchy carbs and high sugar foods. Studies have shown that refined sugars damage the memory centers of our brains. Stick to whole foods like fresh fruits and veggies and skip the white flour.
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Eat foods rich in omega fatty acids
Omega fatty acids are great for our brain and most of our processed foods have been stripped of this natural fat because it affects shelf life. Salmon is a great food rich in omega fatty acids.
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Make sure you get enough sleep
Truly, sleep has a profound effect on the quality of your life and your body’s ability to function, including memory function. Doctors and experts recommend 8-9 hours a night.
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Get some yellow in your diet
Turmeric has been studied to work as an anti-inflammatory and helps your brain cells to eliminate toxins. (Studies have indicated it can reduce or alleviate symtoms of Alzheimer’s.) Where can you find turmeric? In mustard, for example – a teaspoon a day should do the trick.
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Exercise your brain
Do puzzles, read, and focus when you’re performing a task – even a task as basic as coming home and setting down your keys. When you put your brain to work on a specific task, it has a better chance of remembering it.
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Eat blueberries
Blueberries have been shown to actually reverse age-related memory shortfalls.
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Caffeinate with care
Studies have shown that caffeine in small doses, think a cup of tea, throughout the day are better for memory and focus than a grande latte at the beginning of the day.
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Exercise your body, too
Exercise gets your body moving and your blood flowing. Regular and moderate exercise is good for your heart, lungs and brain.
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Think positively
The power of your brain is actually quite amazing. Studies have shown if you think your memory is improving, it actually will. Believe and you receive.
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Supplement
Herbs like ginkgo, rosemary, and ginger are often recommended for boosting blood circulation and brain function.
Finally, many experts recommend relaxing. We all experience a few memory hiccups from time to time. Worrying about it can actually make it worse. Take some time to relax and have faith in your memory. Don’t believe all those myths about losing your memory as you age and take good care of yourself. Your memory, and all your other parts, will thank you for it.
