Our memories are an integral part of who we are, but as we age our memory declines. For many older adults, the decline becomes so serious

Keep yourself busy

A busy schedule can maintain your brain’s episodic memory. One study linked busy schedules to better cognitive funcSleep on a regular scheduleGo to bed at the same time every night and get up at the same

time each morning. Try not to break your routine on the weekends. This can greatly improve sleep qualitytion. This study, however, was limited by self-reporting.

• plant-based foods, especially green, leafy
  vegetables and berries
• whole grains
• legumes
• nuts
• chicken or turkey
• olive oil or coconut oil
• herbs and spices

• fatty fish, such as salmon and sardines Avoid the following foods:

• sugar

• processed foods
• butter
• red meat
• fried foods
• salt

• cheese Other medications that might affect memory include:

• antidepressants

• antianxiety medications
• hypertension drugs
• sleeping aids
• metformin
• Drink water
• Drink coffee
• Shed the extra weight
• Meditate
• Exercising

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