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15 Ways to Improve Your Memory - Make yours fault-proof with these easy lifestyle tricks
Woman & Home UK
|October 2024
Hunting for your reading glasses only to realise they’re already on your head is frustrating, and we’ve all marched purposefully from one room to another – instantly forgetting why we’re there. Maybe you’re forever losing your keys or get embarrassed when you can’t remember people’s names? Memory lapse is common with age – decline can start from as early as 45 years*, while almost 40%** of people over 65 will notice some form of forgetfulness.
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Hunting for your reading glasses only to realise they’re already on your head is frustrating, and we’ve all marched purposefully from one room to another – instantly forgetting why we’re there. Maybe you’re forever losing your keys or get embarrassed when you can’t remember people’s names? Memory lapse is common with age – decline can start from as early as 45 years*, while almost 40%** of people over 65 will notice some form of forgetfulness.
Menopause can make it worse too. When hormone levels - which promote blood flow to the brain -drop, it can cause memory problems, aka brain fog.
The good news? 'The brain is a muscle and, like any muscle, regular exercise can keep it performing,' says consultant neuroradiologist Dr Emer MacSweeney.
So, you no longer need to just accept memory malfunctions as 'part of growing older' - there are plenty of ways to train your brain to remember. Our experts explain how to boost your memory.
1 Use the alphabet
Experiencing tip-of-the-tongue problems when searching for a word? Going through your A-Z can trigger the name or word you're reaching for If having difficulty making yourself understood, seek help from your GP.
2 Link it
Struggle to recall a name? Join il to something else, suggests Dr Tim Beanland called **If Jim, look for a feature to link to so Jim looks like he goes to the gym.
3 Make shapes
Remembering the code to unlock your phone or pin number can feel like a brain-teaser. Learn shapes the numbers make on the keypad, says Dr Beanland. 'If this forms a letter (such as L or T), even better.
4 Be visual
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