Occasional forgetfulness is often a normal occurrence for many people.

You might forget an acquaintance’s name or where you left your phone.

However, consistent poor memory can be a problem.

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Serious neurological effects can show up as Alzheimer’s or dementia.

It’s never too late to do so.

Like any other muscle, exercising your brain will strengthen its ability to process and remember information better.

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Evenbaking is a great activity for brain health.

As a result, they had improved performance on memory tests.

Continue taking care of your body by also eating healthy for both healthy brain and heart function.

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This also includes reducing sugar and high-calorie intake.

Additionally, too much alcohol or drug use can also cause memory loss or confusion.

In a study published inPLoS One, young participants between ages 10 and 14 were given two memory tests.

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You should be aiming to get seven to eight hours of sleep every night.

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