What Was I Thinking?

Ever walk into a room and think, “Why did I come in here?” or have you ever been half way through a sentence and completely forget what you are talking about? I know the answer is yes! If you are saying no, then you probably forgot the incident ever happened. Don’t worry you are not losing your mind. I did some research and found a few simple exercises and tips to all of us improve our memory function.

Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet helps promote strong your memory function. Antioxidants from foods such as:

• Broccoli
• Nuts
• Blueberries, Cranberries, and Strawberries
• Brewed Coffee (but not too much)

All of the above help promote the production of new brain cells. As we age, our cell production tends to slow down, so it’s important to eat foods rich in antioxidants and promote new cell growth.

Also, increase your omega-3 fat intake is also great for brain health and can be found in the sea.

·         Salmon

·         Tuna (fresh not canned!)

·         Mackerel

·         Trout

·         Oysters

Not a fan of seafood? Then get your omega-3 from eggs, margarine, milk, soy milk or yogurt.

Activity

Exercise stimulates and allows your nerve cells to release proteins and other chemicals that increase cognitive skills that affect learning. You don’t have to have a hardcore high impact workouts. Find a form of physical activity that works for you. Start by walking for 30 minutes 3 days a week. I promise you will notice a difference by the end of the week.

I personally love to swim and started swimming laps on a regular basis. Some health insurance companies offer health club benefits. You may be able to join for just a few extra dollars a month or for free!

Focus… Focus… Focus

Stop multitasking and focus on one thing at a time. Multitasking is distracting, slows you down and makes you prone to make mistakes. Did you know that your brain needs 8 seconds in front of information before committing it to memory? If you are constantly jumping from one task to another your brain is not able to retain the constant bytes of information.

Try to be mindful of what you are doing, you will be surprised at how clear your thoughts will become. If you find yourself multitasking, stop immediately! Pick one task and commit to finishing it. Your brain will thank you for it.

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