Eggs - A great source of choline a nutrient
that plays a critical role in brain and memory function, positively
influencing brain development. This is especially true for
developing embryos: research suggests that supplementation of
choline in-utero shows a better average memory in the new baby
which lasts for life.
Mind bending - Give your brain a work out.
Staying mentally active by learning a new language or instrument
and doing puzzles such as suduko or crosswords help to keep your
mind sharp. Studies also show that regular exercise can also help
to prevent the degradation of grey matter associated with memory
and learning within the brain.
Sleep - 45% of us are worried that we
don’t get enough shut-eye . Studies show that missing too
many of those 40 winks could leave you lost as sleep deprivation
hinders our ability to retain spatial memory - responsible for
recording information about your environment and helps us to
navigate familiar places.
B12 & folic acid - Getting adequate vitamin
B12 may help the brain stay healthy and help to retain memory as
you age and folate is essential for normal brain function. A
Swedish study found that individuals with low levels of vitamin B12
or folate had twice the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Ancient wisdom - Ginkgo Biloba is reported to
be one of the oldest plants in the world. Its first mention of use
as a remedy was around 2800BC by Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. A
powerful anti-oxidant it is commonly used to improve memory
function by reducing free radical cell damage and improving
micro-circulation in the brain.
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