7 Tips to Strengthen Your Memory

All of us, on a daily basis, feel that we have forgotten something important or forgotten to do something, which forces us to reorganize our priorities to catch up on what we missed. So if you have a weak memory and want to strengthen it, here are 7 tips that will help.

Just as physical activity keeps your body fit, mental activity keeps your memory active and strong. Try to read the newspaper every day, do crossword puzzles, learn to play a musical instrument, or volunteer with a charity. Make a point of reading the newspaper each morning to find out what happened yesterday, since local and international news helps you think about what is going on around you and stimulates your mind at the start of your day.

Social interaction helps relieve depression and stress, both of which can contribute to memory loss. Try to spend more time with family and friends. Interaction is part of our lives, and the more relationships and friends you have, the more your memory stays active and able to recall things. Chat with your friends on social media if you cannot see or visit them.

If you feel scattered, carry your own notebook to write down what you want to get done during the day or the coming days, and if you cannot, repeat in your mind what you intend to do. You can also set aside a specific place for your keys, wallet and the things whose location you always forget.

Try not to do too many things during the day or at the same time, and focus on the most important information. You can repeat it to the tune of your favorite song.

Try to set daily tasks at the start of each morning, spread out your day and divide the tasks across the available hours, and assign a specific time to each task so that things do not get mixed up. This helps you focus and get things done, since focus in general helps you recall information faster and also helps strengthen memory.

Eat vegetables, fruits and whole grains, choose low-fat sources of protein such as fish, and drink plenty of water.

Physical activity increases blood flow to the body, especially the brain, which helps keep memory active. So set aside at least 20 minutes of your daily routine for exercise.

Do not neglect your doctor's recommendations if you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure or depression. In addition, check with your doctor whether any medications you take affect memory.