Stopping memory loss encompasses the following key elements:

Exercise:

Exercise improves memory in two ways:

• By improving your heart function. This means that your heart can pump the blood better and profuse your brain with a rich supply of blood.

• By direct increase of growth factors in the brain. Growth factors are proteins that naturally nourish the brain cells and help them repair small injury and remain in good health. By increasing the levels of these growth factors, exercise makes your brain a better working machine.

Cognitive Function:

The Use it or lose it principle applies to the brain as much as it applies to the muscles. People who do more crossword puzzles, play chess, or enjoy activities that require thinking, are less likely to develop memory loss.

It is very beneficial to consume foods that are high in antioxidants, such as the following:

• Spinach

• Oranges

• Beets

• Avocados

• And especially blueberries or other berries