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Continuous learning preserves the memory.
Everyone knows that a balanced diet, regular exercise and sufficient rest are the building blocks of good health. But did you know that each of these affects the memory? It’s true!
Adequate vitamins and minerals help to promote a good memory. Whole foods high in essential fatty acids, B12, B6 and vitamin C – walnuts, turkey, blueberries, avocados, salmon and flaxseed oil – help to reduce inflammation, protect the nervous system and actually improve memory. An easy trick to remember when shopping is to think ‘red' foods, purple' foods or ‘circulation’. Then fill your cart with cherries, tomatoes, plums, red cabbage, blueberries, watermelon, pomegranates, cranberries, beets and strawberries.
Recent studies show that a lack of vitamin D can impact memory, especially anyone who spends a lot of time indoors, those living in the Pacific Northwest or other low sunlight climates, and the elderly (who do not get out as much, have more difficulty absorbing vitamin D through the skin, and more prone to lactose intolerance).
Exercise is the fountain of youth because it promotes blood flow. Try alternating your daily exercise to include 10 minutes of coordination (table tennis or dance) and aerobic exercise in order to boost the blood flow and brain cell growth factors that produce new neurons. Avoid nicotine and alcohol. They slow the blood and cause premature aging.
Other tips to maintaining good memory:
• Sleep a minimum of 6 hours daily
• Learn something new or different for 15 minutes each day
• Go for a walk on sunny days
Finally, the memory center is located near the scent function of the brain. Trouble recognizing scents – particularly strawberry, pineapple, lemon, natural gas – could be a sign of more serious memory problems. Seek expert advice from a medical professional.
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