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Be honest with me. You don\u2019t feel as sharp as you did when you were younger. Sometimes you forget names or small things you were going to say or do. And you probably worry this is the beginning of something more serious.<\/p>\nBe honest with me. You don\u2019t feel as sharp as you did when you were younger. Sometimes you forget names or small things you were going to say or do. And you probably worry this is the beginning of something more serious.<\/p>\n
The fact is that most of us, as we enter the fifth decade of our lives and onward, experience some loss of memory. As our body begins to lose a little function, so does our brain. This is a normal process of nature.<\/p>\n
But just as we can improve our physical health, so can we boost our brain health. In fact, many people who have used the simple tricks in today\u2019s article feel sharper than they ever did.<\/p>\n
Sleep<\/strong> \u2013 As simple as it might seem, sleep is the best medicine for treating brain fatigue and poor memory. Nothing refreshes the brain like good sleep. According to the journal Learning and Memory, it is more likely that you\u2019ll remember facts and information better if you have a restful sleep than if you sat cramming for hours.<\/p>\n Snack on nuts<\/strong> \u2013 Nuts of all kind are rich in magnesium that is necessary for establishing new connections in brain cells. Almonds and cashews in particular are very good sources. A handful of either of these nuts provides 25 percent of daily requirement of magnesium. Also, magnesium promotes restful sleep.<\/p>\n Mediterranean diet<\/strong> \u2013 Include fish, meat, olive oil and vinegar in your diet. The Mediterranean diet is known to lower the chances of damage to brain over age by up to 36 percent.<\/p>\n Blueberries<\/strong> \u2013 Blueberries are a rich source of the plant compound anthocyanin, which is essential for good brain health. Anthocyanins are helpful for fostering communication between neurons and delays memory loss.<\/p>\n Relaxation<\/strong> \u2013 Relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, deep breathing and even a long walk is very helpful for memory, based on a study conducted by the University of Rochester.<\/p>\n Word games<\/strong> \u2013 They are not just useful for increasing your vocabulary but also to sharpen your brain skills and memory according to a study published in Neurology. Scrabble and crosswords are great and so is reading a book!<\/p>\n Managing your blood pressure and cholesterol level is important <\/strong>because, these conditions block the blood flow to your brain, slowing down your brain function.<\/p>\n