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How to nourish your memory
Your memory is like a young child, tell it it’s stupid and it tends to become unco-operative
Posted On Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 03:01:52 AM
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With over a hundred billion brain cells each — that’s more than the stars in the galaxy — you’d think we’d remember eveything. Here’s how to protect and nourish your brain — and boost your memory. Exercise Go to the gym, play tennis, go dancing. Any aerobic activity lasting for at least 30 minutes five times a week will ensure a healthy heart and help lower your risk of dementia. Play mind games Try memorising your shopping list instead of writing it down, or learning the phone numbers or birthdays of friends and family. Stay slim Obesity doubles your risk of dementia, so make sure you maintain a healthy weight. Eat fish Eating fish once a week can cut your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60 per cent. The fatty acids help maintain brain cells and build better connections. Brain food “Diet is a big factor in our vulnerability to disease and our brain is affected by what we eat as well,” says Ian Robertson, professor of psychology at Trinity College Dublin and author of Stay Sharp With The Mind Doctor. “A balanced diet with good levels of fish, veg and fruit will help keep your brain cells healthy and well-connected.” Be positive Your memory is like a young child, tell it it’s stupid and it tends to become unco-operative. But if you tell yourself you’ve a good memory, your capabilities will improve. Learn a new language or musical instrument Unfamiliar tasks teaches your brain new things. Because it’s interconnected, new skills in one area can lead to improvements across a wide range of mental abilities. |
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