Human Brain - Memory Power

How to improve our memory

As memory power keeps decreasing through the passing years. But a lot can be done to retain and improve the memory power. Many factors contribute to the memory power like nutrition, environment, brain health etc.  Taking  all  these  aspects  into  consideration  the  brain  power  can  be  improved  by adopting better measures for each.

Good Nutrition

Healthy eating habits not only prove beneficial for a healthy living but also help to improve memory. Certain nutrients are vital for the brain to function appropriately.  If these nutrients are adequately included in the diet then the brain will be in good health to be used completely

• Various kinds of vitamin B like B6, B12, and folic acid help in improving the memory power of the brain. Spinach and other dark leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, strawberries, melons, black beans and other legumes, citrus fruits, soybeans are rich sources for these nutrients.
• The cognitive function of the brain are related with the Omega-3 fatty acids are concentrated in the brain.  These  can  be  found  in  fish  such  as  salmon,  herring,  tuna,  halibut,  and  mackerel; walnuts and walnut oil; flaxseed and flaxseed oil.
• Include fresh Rosemary in your food during preparation.  Rosemary stimulates the brain  to function well, improves memory and concentration.

Good Habits

Treating your body well can go a long way in improving your retention power. By inculcating healthy habits you help your body be stress free and remove a lot of load of your brain. Some habits to inculcate can be

• Regular exercising – Exercising helps to improve the blood circulation of the body and increase the oxygen supply to the brain. Diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases also lead to loss of memory; these can be prevented by regular exercising. The memory process of the brain is regulated by the brain chemicals; these chemical also protect the brain. Exercising also helps to enhance the production of the brain chemicals.
• Sleeping Habits – A good night sleep helps the brain relax and rejuvenate for the next day. Sleep is important to consolidate memory.  Hence a good 6- 8 hrs of sleep is important to the brain health.
• Drinking a lot of water – Drinking plenty of water is not just a skin tip but also helps the body get rid of the toxins. Accumulation of toxins has an adverse effect on the memory.

Brain Exercises

Brain exercises are an effective way to get the brain functioning for creativity rather than processing the same ideas.  The  more  you  work  out  your  brain,  the  better  is  its  ability  to  process  and remember information.

• Novelty and sensory stimulation – Try breaking the routine methods you adopt for daily work. In this way you challenge your brain to work in a different way and explore the unused pathways of the brain. For e.g. try doing normal things like combing your hair with the left hand (if you are a lefty try the right hand), in this way you non-dominant side of your brain and compel it to work differently.
• Learn  something  new  –  Challenging  your  brain  with  a  completely  new  activity  is  the  most effective way to keep it alert. Pick up a new skill to learn like cooking a different cuisine, learning a new language etc. Be sure to choose an activity of your interest but never tried before. This keeps your brain constantly on the learning edge. 
• Play games that involves some thinking – Playing the complex games can improve your memory power. Normally I like to play chess in every morning which is boost my memory power every day. Regularity is very important here, so try to incorporate these games or exercises into your routine.