i heard walnuts are good for memory retention. what other foods help you remember things better?

Question

I noticed im having a hard time remembering things. For instance i'd open the browser and completely forget why. What is a good way to improve memory?

Answer 1

If I can remember...: 1. Cruciferous & leafy green vegetables & various onions 2. All berries & grapes and all red or purple fruits & vegetables 3. Beans - lentils, black-eye peas, soy beans 4. Avocados 4. Whole grains 5. Fish 6. Egg yolk 7. Honey, walnuts, chocolate, tea & coffee.

Answer 2

In general, aging can cause some memory loss, but other health problems (malnutrition, heart disease, depression, etc), inactivity, lack of mental stimulation & social isolation affect memory. The elderly typically have more health problems, less exercise & less social support than younger people. Keep your memory sharp w/ exercise (mental & physical), a balanced diet & by maintaining friendships.

Answer 3

Short answer: No: Memory loss is not a part of normal aging. As we age our speed of thinking slows and we have to practice more or pay more attention but the ability to form a memory is retained in older adults with a normal brain. There are many illnesses that cause mermory problems: dementia, depression, diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disease and others. If memory loss is affecting function, see your doctor.

Answer 4

Not directly: The pituitary is far enough from the brain that a tumor would not directly affect the brain. However, a pituitary tumor can cause abnormal hormone levels, that could affect concentration, judgment, and memory.

Answer 5

Uncommon but possibl: Uncommon but possible. Depends upon the size and location of the tumor.

Answer 6

Not likely: By the time a pituitary tumor based on size alone started to affect your memory it would have to be big enough that it would be causing many other problems including vision and hormonal changes. Significant hormonal changes can in some cases have an affect on your memory but they would b correctable usually if blood tests were monitoring.

Answer 7

Possibly: It's usually not the first symptom, but if the tumor becomes large it may press on parts of the brain and cause problems with memory. Other symptoms caused by the size of the tumor include headache, dizziness, numbness, and vision changes.

Answer 8

Many: Anti- anxiety medications like benzodiazepines (xanax). Several medications are problems for elderly, antihistamines, medications for overactive bladder. "statins" for cholesterol have caused reversible memory loss so severe, doctors thought it was alzheimer's. Ask your doctor before stopping medications, esp. The cholesterol and anxiety medications. The memory loss is reversible.

Answer 9

Life style: All of us do forget normally. When it interferes with daily living then it should raise concern.

Answer 10

Common signs: Most studies of memory indicate that memory peaks in the 18-30 year old range, and then it gradually declines after that, so changes in memory are normal. Some common signs of abnormal memory problems include repeating oneself over and over, getting lost in familiar places, difficulty with eating or hygiene, difficulty with following directions, or losing track of dates, time, people, or places.

Answer 11

Depression?: Normal forgetfulness can occur due to preoccupation, lack of concentration or depression. If severe and recent other etiologies may be present.

Answer 12

Brain Injury: Traumatic brain injury is the most common cause of memory loss among adolescent and young adults. Neurodegenerative causes of memory loss (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, stroke) are more rare this age group.

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