Memory is as natural to us as breathing. It is an ability we all have, yet rarely ever think of – unless we perceive that we are loosing that ability.

Memory lapses are made worse by chronic stress and anxiety.

A study released by the Society for Neuroscience, shows that when it comes to the brain, it’s a question of “use it or lose it.”

We have come to expect that, as we age, our ability to remember will begin to deteriorate. This is not necessarily true. The aging process itself has little, if any, bearing on the ability to recall the information.

With proper diet, nutrition, brain fitness and memory use, the memory should remain sharp and active well into one’s nineties or beyond.

Several factors cause aging brains to experience changes in the ability to retain and retrieve memories:

1.      Insufficient supply of necessary nutrients (especially the B vitamin and amino acids) to the brain.

2.      Prolonged chronic stress

3.      Lack of physical exercise lead to insufficient oxygen supply

4.      Exposure to free radicals

5.   Extensive alcohol and drug consumption   

Treating your body well can enhance your ability to process and recall information.

Healthy diet: combine natural food healthy diet with the proper supplements (vitamin B complex, antioxidants, amino acids, co enzyme Q10) and adaptogens.

Regular exercise: increases blood flow and oxygen to your brain; reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Manage stress: cortisol, the stress hormone, can damage the hippocampus if the stress is unrelieved; stress makes it difficult to concentrate.

Get the proper amount of rest: sleep is necessary for fatigue and stress prevention; sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea leave you tired and unable to concentrate during the day.

Brain fitness: use your brain on a daily basis. Pursue activities such as reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing mentally challenging brain games.