From Health magazine
Can’t find your keys … again? Whether your momentary memory loss is linked to doing too many things at once or just a bad case of menopausal brain fog, you don’t have to put up with it. In fact, experts say you can instantly boost your chances of remembering where you put your keys—and everything else you keep forgetting—if you start treating your brain right (no matter your age). Our simple lifestyle changes will help you stay sharp as the years go by.
The 30s
Floss every day
What do loving licorice and hating the idea of flossing have in common? Both can contribute to plaque on your teeth, which is surprisingly bad for your brain. “The plaque between teeth can cause an immune reaction that attacks arteries, which then can’t deliver vital nutrients to brain cells,” says Michael Roizen, MD, co-author of YOU—The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger. Solution? Floss every day. Can’t remember? Keep the floss where you store your morning makeup.
Multitask at the gym
Just as working out can keep your body in good shape as you age, stretching your brain can keep it in top form, too. And doing them together is double the fun: Do a crossword puzzle while riding a stationary bike or listen to language lessons on your iPod while running. Scientists say that working the body and mind at the same time revitalizes brain cells. Don’t like multitasking? Hit the crossword right after the gym, when your brain is energized.
Go fish
Look to the sea for healthy ways to feed your brain. DHA, a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in salmon, trout, and some fortified foods such as yogurt, is a super saver for your memory. “DHA decreases arterial inflammation and improves repair of the protective sheath around nerves,” Dr. Roizen says. “The result is less age-related memory loss, less Alzheimer’s disease, less depression, and a quicker mind.”
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Comments (33)
its is shown and thought already by the Prophet of Muhammad s.a.w that we need to brush our teeth. Islam has thought us many things that have been proved by the science. it just us, as a human being need to search and think.
I am a muslim too.it is funny to think that Muhammad might have known about this stuff! it is suggested to keep clean in all religions . islam doesn’t have something worth to boast about? lashing and stoning people or detonating oneself among school children are of islamic teachings?
1. Prophet (by definition) means one who knows Unseen(Ghayb) from God Almighty. Since our Prophet Muhammad is a prophet, it shouldn’t be shocking (to Muslims) that he knows many things from God Almighty. I highly doubt you are (or were ever Muslim) 2. Islam has offered a lot to the world. Little research on Islamic history (or scientific history) will change your opinion 3. Stoning was used in biblical times and is found in many religios scriptures. I find it really stupid that you would mention this. 4. I agree cleaning in general is emphasized in many religion. But to say that cleaning teeth helps in sharpening memory is found in our scriptures. Book Reference : Kitabut Tahaarah and Sunnats. I hope it helps
This article title shows “15 ways,” but I only counted 10.
Please remove me from the email list as your articles do not apply to me. I am 63 years old and am tried of reading your articles that do not acknowledge anyone past the age of 50.
Oops! You forgot how to spell “tired.” Maybe there is simply no hope once we’re beyond 60…
Its a proven fact you dont lose your memory the older you get, your mind gets full just like a computer, it starts pushing things out that you dont think of as much as you learn new stuff. Its still there, just needs to be sparked.
Way to go Susan! And I thought I was the only one feeling left out–age 61. The 60’s need information also. I hope to live another 30 years at least!!
I agree with Pam and Susan and I’m over 61
Ditto…Another one….age 63. Need more information. I am going back to school, studying Gerontology in hopes of learning about optimal aging. In Grand Rapids, MI, our local community college, GRCC, is the only one to offer such courses. WE atre the fastest growing population age group. Please include ‘us’ in future postings. Thanks, Kathy
Age 61. Count us in or count me out.
Me too. I’m 66 and I don’t need this 30s 40s and 50s stuff to make me feel any more over-the-hill than I already am.
I’m so with the rest of you, at 62. Makes me feel the same way I did when the tv show “thirtysomething” debuted, the year I turned 40.
I absolutely agree!!! How about some tipe for the 60, 70, and 80 year olds among us!!! I didn’t die yet!
I am in my late seventies, and ideal memory is just as important to me as anyone else! What good is living longer if it going to be in a fog.
Ditto! Ditto! Ditto!
Are you listening, Health editors???
I most adamantly agree and want to say that life in the 60’s age group for many is about the same as life in one’s 40’s.. I experience little difference as the decades pass, but still want relevant information to continue on the path of good health.
I had the very same reaction (being 63 myself!)when I read the 15 Ways to Boost Your Memory In Your 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Hello….it’s those of us in our 60’s who need that info!
What happened to 70. I just went to my 50th college reunion. All sorts of people doing imp things still and in high places.
#2 Does this mean that i should not subscribe (which I do) or read your magazine because I am over 70!
I would think 50+ would include 60’s 70’s 80’s….
I am only in my mid 50’s….ok late 50’s and I work with seniors in nursing homes. How do they stay sharp, exercise, new games (cards,electronic), go out to events, stay active….seems to be working for the group I work with. One lady at 67 has started taking ASL (American Sign Language), her reason: If you don’t keep learning new things your brain rots and “if you ain’t learning, you ain’t living.
I think in life,it doesn’t matter your age.If you don’t make good use of your brain,definately it wouldn’t be sharp as it’s suppose to be.
Exercise is also of great importance when we’re talking about boosting of memory or our brain.This is because,exercise increases blood supply to the brain and so the brain’s functional status will also be improved as well.
The article does say, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. I think the ‘beyond’ probably includes most of you leaving comments, and I am sure these exercises work for most people, regardless of age.
No one in our CHRISTIAN!!! COUNTRY gives a rats behind about stupid mohamad or anything towel head go back to your desert, we were happier and safer before you people came here.
There are many Muslims in many Christian Country. In united states itself, there are six million Muslims. US presidents (present & past) regularly speak on & celebrate Iftar and Eid Party in White House. I don’t know where you get this stupid idea about nobody caring about Muslim figures and practices. it seems that you really hate Muslims. Why do you have to hate us so much?
Let me start by saying you will never hear a Muslim speaking wrong about Prophet Issa (AKA Jesus). He is treated with the same respect as Prophet Mohammad SAW. Kindly, mind the words you use sir/ madam.
Read and learn about something before CRITICIZING anything, may it be a religion or a person.
I’m in my 40’s, but noticed immediately the apparent “mid-cycle” aspect to the article. Then I went back and noticed the title, which includes the phrase, “and Beyond.” Further, nothing in this prohibits someone of age “x” from flossing their teeth, which is an implication to be drawn from a literal reading of what to do in one’s 30’s. At first I, too, was momentarily miffed; I then immediately reminded myself that I run the show, not the author. As to the elder statespeople, take responsibility, learn to blog, do your own research, and share your findings for your fellow generians. There is merit to the ideas of a septuagenarian writing for those similarly situated: those in their 30’s may not realize the difficulty of flossing with arthritis, so don’t get mad … get going! (As to the bigots of whatever persuasion who reply, peddle your poison elsewhere.)
Just had my 77th BD. Right, we over 70 are not dead yet!
My opinion: if we chanted less about diet, exercise, beauty, etc. and just took care of ourselves and others take care of their priorities and necessities, we would get sufficient exercise for our brain and our body. Bills would get paid and on time, sleep and diets would improve, and oh! the peace of mind.
I a 62 and my father had this disease at age 80 and died at age 84 and I am told it runs in the family. I don’t beleve in what Doctors and Scieintist say about this condtion.If you believe you have it then you will, is my believe. Frank Bruder.
I had hoped for interesting, well written comments and found several. The others seem written by the same hateful people who can’t exsist without putting others down. Freedom of thought keeps us young and I attempt to respect all beliefs. I am still a full time worker at 62, competing in sales (electronics) with 25 year olds and kicking butt in monthly goals. As mmh stated, we aren’t dead yet!
I am not enjoying the religious aspect of this conversation>muslim vs. christian, but at 56, and having survived a brain tumor, I do believe it is important to keep your mind active by reading constantly, and thinking in various languages, as well as learning new computer itinerary.
not surprising that ginko doesn’t help brain function. When science discovers a cure it will relate directly to the lipids(fatty acids) of the brain, which are it’s building blocks. The substance must either repair damaged fatty chains or more likely, help the brain replace them