WRITTEN by SARMAD ASHRAF
Short-term memory loss can be a natural side effect of aging, or can be caused by disease, injury, stress, or as a side effect of drug use. Though it will take time, patience, and dedication, you can improve your memory. Here are some tips on reclaiming your short term memory.
Sharpen your mind. Your brain responds to activity and stimulation much like your muscles do—–it gets stronger with regular exercise. When you learn how to do new things, your brain forms new neural pathways, helping it to grow and make connections to other pathways. Take up a hobby you've always wanted to try, learn a new musical instrument, or enroll in a college or night class. This gives you longer-term goals that engage your brain on a regular basis, with measurable outcomes. More immediate activities such as a crossword or sudoku puzzles, or reading up on something you know nothing about stimulate your mind as much as doing new things. These tasks might seem difficult at first, and that's good—–challenging means your brain is being forced to work. Interact with other people. Unlike a hobby, or a crossword puzzle, or even learning new things, relationships stimulate your brain because they're unpredictable and always challenging, forcing you to stay alert and eng need, which varies from person to person). Importantly, get out of bed as soon as you feel well-rested, at the same time every day––the routine establishes a healthful, regular pattern. If possible, establish a solid routine in which you go to sleep at the same time every night.
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