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7 ways to keep a good memory into old age
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Gradual deterioration of memory with age can lead to a serious disease - sclerosis. And if in jokes sclerotic old ladies look very funny and cute, in life a person with sclerosis is defenseless, on the one hand, and dangerous to others, on the other. Therefore, memory should be protected from a young age, as well as a uniform and honor.
We all have occasional memory lapses. We spend an hour looking for keys that have gone missing, or we can't remember the name of a friend. Scientists say that the process of gradual memory loss begins as early as age 20 and only gets worse with age.
Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to stay focused throughout the day and protect yourself from a serious condition like multiple sclerosis.
Proper nutrition
Include fruits, lean meats, vegetables and eggs in your daily diet. According to nutritionists, eggs help nerve cells burn glucose due to the vitamin B they contain, and eggs are also rich in antioxidants that protect the body from damage and omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for maintaining the functioning of nerve cells. Breakfast is especially important - a morning meal gives a surge of strength and energy, which is needed to maintain performance throughout the day.
Physical activity
This will not only strengthen you physically, but also increase the blood flow to the head, bringing oxygen necessary for thought processes and glucose, which provides energy. By the way, after training, the process of memorizing new words occurs 20% faster.
Change the font
As research by scientists shows, replacing Times New Roman with another font makes our brain work harder, training long-term memory. The eyes quickly adapt to the unusual size of the letters, but the brain needs time for this, which makes it develop.
"Dig around" on the Internet
Take the time to search the Internet for any information that interests you, for example, if you want to go on holiday, look for options that suit you. Internet surfing stimulates the frontal lobe of the brain, which is responsible for short-term memory.
Train your memory daily
If you constantly forget where you put your keys, do the following exercises: when you come home and put your keys down, look at them carefully, and then move your eyes left and right for 30 seconds. Scientists claim that this technique improves long-term memory.
A little wine with dinner
Enjoy a glass of wine during your evening meal to reduce memory gaps. No more than seven drinks a week will stimulate your brain.
Maintain good oral hygiene
It may seem that there may be little in common between brain function and teeth, but there is a connection, and a very direct one at that. If you do not take care of your teeth and gums and do not brush them at night, pathogenic bacteria will more easily penetrate the blood, from where they go straight to the brain. Therefore, take care of your oral hygiene and then you can avoid problems with cognitive function.