| Have you ever asked yourself "What can I do to | | | | difficult time remembering even the simplest of things. |
| Improve my Memory", but later forgot to act upon the | | | | Studies have shown that test grades diminish after |
| thought? | | | | these all night study habits. It has also been shown that |
| Many people have resigned themselves to what they | | | | too little sleep is not good for your health in general. |
| think is the fact that they just have a bad memory | | | | This was especially noticeable with people working |
| period, and there is little or nothing they can do about it. | | | | swing or night shifts at work. |
| They are just never going to be able to improve upon | | | | Any type of exercise, especially aerobic exercise, will |
| their inability to recall past events, simple tasks, | | | | improve memory by providing more oxygen to your |
| numbers, names, dates or other basic information that | | | | brain. Oxygen is food for your brain and memory is |
| they really want to remember. This couldn't be further | | | | enhanced in an oxygen-rich environment. Studies have |
| from the truth. With the exception of some mental | | | | shown that only three months of exercise (20-30 |
| impairment, we are all born with good memories, we | | | | minutes daily) was all it took for people with low levels |
| just have not learned how to use them effectively yet. | | | | of aerobic fitness to increase blood flow to that part |
| There are many ways to improve memory and | | | | of their brain and improve their scores on memory |
| methods to help you compensate when your ability to | | | | tests. |
| remember is less than desired. | | | | A good diet consists of eating foods high in |
| You should also understand that a sudden loss of | | | | antioxidents, getting plenty of dietary fiber, lots of fresh |
| memory, especially among the elderly, might indicate | | | | fruits and vegetables (eaten raw whenever possible), |
| conditions like Alzheimer's and you should see a | | | | and healthy sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. These |
| doctor, since there are medications which may slow | | | | make up a good diet in general and are a great |
| down the condition's onset. | | | | support system for an improved memory. |
| The next time you ask yourself "What can I do to | | | | Once you have integrated the 3 basics into your |
| improve my memory?", first ask yourself | | | | lifestyle, there are many other things that you can do |
| "Are the 3 most important requirements for an | | | | to improve your memory. It can help to minimize |
| improved memory part of my lifestyle: adequate sleep, | | | | distraction when attempting to learn and remember |
| exercise, and a good diet?" | | | | something new. Reducing the stress in your life is also |
| If you have ever pulled an "all-nighter", you know the | | | | very important. You will not remember as well when |
| foggy feeling of the morning after. You have a more | | | | under too much stress. |