Preserving your thoughts
One of the major fears of aging America is memory loss or loss of cognitive functioning. Let’s face it, anyone who has seen The Notebook has probably developed a paralyzing fear of the day they may not even have the ability to remember their own wife. But you should not worry, according to the Harvard Medical School, because “Most of the fleeting memory difficulties that we experience with age reflect normal adjustments in the structure and function of the brain. These adjustments can slow certain cognitive processes, making it a bit tougher to learn brand new things easily or screen out distractions that can interfere with memory and learning.” These modifications can, however, be slowed if you are ready to try just a few simple tricks. Locate the article here: http://naturesbalance.com/keeping-the-mind-sharp/
Try brand new things
As you age, your mind loses the habit of committing new facts and ideas to memory and thereafter you will find it more difficult to remember names, faces, or ideas. This process is slowed in those who seek further education. This doesn’t necessarily mean going back to university. It might just mean taking a class at the local community center or learn a brand new skill.
Brain teasers
Try doing some brain exercises like crossword puzzles or Sudoku. These puzzles help improve logical and critical thinking while simultaneously improving vocabulary and math skills. Hundreds of these types of games could be found online for free.
Believe in yourself
There is power in good thinking. If you believe your memory is as crisp as always, you are likely right. According to the Harvard Medical School, “Middle-aged and older learners do worse on memory tasks when they’re exposed to negative stereotypes about aging and memory, and better when the messages are optimistic about memory preservation into old age.”
Reinforce yourself with optimistic feedback and your memories will thank you.
Source
http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/7-ways-to-keep-your-memory-sharp-at-any-age
Try brand new things
As you age, your mind loses the habit of committing new facts and ideas to memory and thereafter you will find it more difficult to remember names, faces, or ideas. This process is slowed in those who seek further education. This doesn’t necessarily mean going back to university. It might just mean taking a class at the local community center or learn a brand new skill.
Brain teasers
Try doing some brain exercises like crossword puzzles or Sudoku. These puzzles help improve logical and critical thinking while simultaneously improving vocabulary and math skills. Hundreds of these types of games could be found online for free.
Believe in yourself
There is power in good thinking. If you believe your memory is as crisp as always, you are likely right. According to the Harvard Medical School, “Middle-aged and older learners do worse on memory tasks when they’re exposed to negative stereotypes about aging and memory, and better when the messages are optimistic about memory preservation into old age.”
Reinforce yourself with optimistic feedback and your memories will thank you.
Source
http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/7-ways-to-keep-your-memory-sharp-at-any-age
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Keeping physically active help as well. "A healthy body is a healthy mind."
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| Hundreds of these types of games could be found online for free. |
Better yet, you could code your own one.
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