Memory loss due to ageing can be a frightening matter, however, research has shown time and time again that a person can prevent mental health decline by following certain lifestyle rules, summed up in:
Exercise
Consistent and daily exercise such as walking, swimming or cycling has a myriad of health benefits.
Education
Activities as simple as taking on a new hobby, computer classes, and reading help you stay mentally active.
Eliminate smoking
Research show that non smokers remember names and faces better than smokers do.
Eat right
A healthy diet rich in nutrients may preserve brain function and memory.
Early to bed
Having 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night is ideal to recharge your memory.
Cultivate social support
Social support can come from friends, relatives, or caregivers, but to be truly supportive, relationships must make people feel good about themselves.