Boost your Memory

Every cell in our body needs a steady supply of oxygen in order to work properly and that includes brain cells. Some steps and food that one can take to help optimize brain health and sharpen memory.

Keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check. 

Go for your tests and if you find the figures elevated immediately take measures to bring it down. A healthy heart makes for a healthy brain.

• Get enough Sleep

Research shows that sleep deprivation can interfere with memory. Try to get good seven to eight hours of sleep.

• Exercise regularly

Regular physical activity has been shown to decrease the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by about half. Aim for 30 minutes a day.

• Challenge your brain

Keep your mind active and challenged by taking up assignments that requires thinking, or solve puzzles, crosswords as it will keep your mind engaged.

• Don't smoke

Just as smoking increases risk of heart disease, it can also decrease blood flow to the brain and cause serious damage.

• Give yourself a break

Seek out ways to de-stress your life. Meet friends, travel to different destinations, take up hobbies and do things you have never done before.


Five Best Memory Boosting Foods


# Avocados

Healthy mono saturated fat increases blood flow to brain. That means more oxygen getting to those parts of your brain that help you to think and to remember details.

# Apple 

The fruit could have dementia-fighting qualities. Vitamin C is a known factor in the reduction of Alzheimer's.

# Dark Chocolate

It reduces inflammation and may help prevent oxidation in the brain which is the precursor to many neurological diseases. Chocolate contains a number of chemicals that inhibit the breakdown of the neurotransmitter anandamide which can block feelings of pain and depression. 

Chocolate contains caffeine and theo bromine, stimulants that can provide a burst of energy.

The naturally occurring poly phenols in cocoa - the key ingredient in chocolate - boost levels of HDL, commonly known as the "good cholesterol." 

# Green Tea

EGCG protects brain. It lowers the amount of protein that builds up as plaque linked to memory loss and nerve damage.

# Blueberries

Nutrients packed in these berries help reverse age-related problem in the area of brain function, improve learning, motor skills and vision.