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Step 1
Exercise regularly. It is your best investment not only for your memory, but for your overall well being. Studies have shown that elderly people who exercise on a regular basis have a lower decline on their ability to remember.
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Ensure your diet contains vital ingredients. Diet can also affect your brain's ability to receive information and retain them. For example, Omega 3 fatty acid found in fish oil is beneficial to the brain, so is cur cumin a spice found in turmeric.
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Step 3
Consume about two to three apples a day. There is a good amount of antioxidant found in apples that is beneficial to preserving memory. Alternatively, drink two 8 ounce glasses of apple juice every day.
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Step 4
Check your iron level. Lack of iron can affect your memory. Increase your iron intake by taking a supplement. This is critical especially for women who are going through menopause.
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Step 5
Avoid multitasking. Trying to do too many things at one time can hinder the brain from registering important information.
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Step 6
Control your stress level as stress can affect the brain's ability to remember details.
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Step 7
Try meditation. A quiet, calm state allows the neurons in your brain to process and retain information received.
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Step 8
Learn a new skill or take a new class to challenge and exercise your mind.
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Step 9
Reduce consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.
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Step 10
Check your cholesterol levels. Bad LDL cholesterol can interfere with proper circulation of blood to the brain.
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Step 11
Try over the counter supplements that can help with memory. Consult your doctor for recommendations and approval.
