Forgetfulness that gets worse… Busy daily life, stress, lack of exercise and sleep, etc. are the problems
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If you lead a busy daily life, your attention may become scattered, your lifestyle habits may break down, and forgetfulness may become worse. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]I find myself wandering around for a while looking for my cell phone while holding it in my hand, or not remembering where I put the phone when I just made a call and put it down. I can’t remember the name of an acquaintance I met yesterday or the name of the main character in a TV drama I just enjoyed. I go to the supermarket to buy something I need, but I forget what I was planning to buy and end up buying a lot of other things. I’m worried that I might have dementia.
If forgetfulness is a daily occurrence even though you are not yet at that age, it is a sign that you need to make efforts to improve your brain function and increase your memory. Health information media ‘Prevention’ introduced that the difficulty in retrieving memories stored in the brain can be due to several reasons, such as doing too many things at the same time, lack of sleep, or lack of physical activity, and that changes should be made in daily life by taking this into consideration.
Focus on one thing at a time
Busy modern people have too much to do in a short day, and as a result, they often end up doing multiple things at the same time. When the brain receives information or stimulation, focusing on that object is very helpful in retaining memories for a long time, but if you do multiple things at the same time, your attention becomes scattered and it interferes with concentration. If you make coffee while putting away the things you bought at the supermarket and talk on the phone, when you drink the coffee, you won’t remember where you put the cookies you just bought. If you focus on one thing at a time, it becomes much easier to form, store, and recall memories. In order to remember well, it is first necessary to create memories properly.
Use clues around you, write down whenever you can.
Using various clues such as your daily life patterns, objects taken out, and movement routes can help you remember. When you lie down to read a book before going to sleep, you remember that the book is in the kitchen, so you go to the kitchen, but for a moment you may not remember why you came to the kitchen. Usually, memories are easy to recall when the current location and context of the situation match, but what I am looking for is a book, but since I am in the kitchen, it has become difficult to recall memories.
Did you come to drink tea after seeing the coffee pot, cups, and teacups? Think of the thought first. At times like this, I trace the path I moved in my head and look back on each situation or object, including the room I was originally in. If you do that, the flow will continue and you will be able to recall fleeting memories.
When this process is cumbersome, there is nothing more reliable than a memo. First of all, the act of writing things down helps you remember something clearly. Unlike just speaking, writing it down makes it easier to remember a fact or situation by using more senses and different parts of the brain. Moreover, if you write it down, you can easily understand the situation by looking at the notes even if you don’t remember it.
Eat well, sleep well, exercise
What you eat and how you eat can also affect your brain and memory. For the brain to function optimally, sufficient oxygen, adequate nutrients, and vitamins are essential. Getting enough sleep also helps your head function properly. According to related experts, if you lack sleep, your brain cannot rest sufficiently and toxins cannot be removed properly, which can lead to a decline in thinking and memory skills.
A 2022 study found that moderate intensity physical activity improves the brain’s cognitive abilities, including memory tests. This means, conversely, that lack of physical activity can reduce memory and make forgetfulness worse. Continuing to exercise has effects not only on physical health but also on mental aspects such as motivation and improved social interaction, all of which can help increase the brain’s cognitive ability.
Take deep breaths, meditate, and relieve stress.
High levels of stress and anxiety can reduce brain function and affect memory. Research results show that when you are stressed, a lot of cortisol, called the stress hormone, is secreted, and this change affects not only the hippocampus but also other parts of the brain involved in memory.
When you suddenly can’t remember what you wanted to do or what you’re looking for, or where you have an important document, cell phone, or snack you want to eat, let go of your impatience and sit on the sofa for a while and relax. Just by sitting down and meditating with deep breathing for 1-2 minutes, you can feel a much clearer head.
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2024-02-18 11:47:39
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