I was so amazed on how our brain works, it is one overtaxed machine. Finding ways in improving memory will be helpful in modern world with thousands of names, songs, password, pins, and numbers that we have to remember.

According to research, human memory peaks at age of 25, falls off 20 percent by age 50 and is only 50 percent effective by age 80. People will forget 60 percent of what they lean within three years, yet over the next 50 years only other 5 percent is lost.

There are a lot of prescribed medicines and herbal herbs that are suggested to improve our memory but I’ve decided to just post some simple tips that we can use in our daily lives.

CONCENTRATE

If we need to remember something, we must a lot at least 10 seconds to send it into our brain.  Lack of focus and concentration will prevent us from storing ideas into our long-term memory.

WRITE IT DOWN AND GET ORGANIZED

Writing important things in a notebook is one of the ways to remembering things in an organized manner. As an OFW, It has been my habit to write all the important numbers in my life like my SSS, PHILHEALTH, PAG-IBIG, account numbers and my license numbers as well as their expiration date.

STIMULATE YOUR MIND

Its either you use it or you lose it.  Simple things like reading or doing a crossword puzzle will work out our brains to better process and remember information.

EAT HEALTHY FOODS

Green vegetables and fruits such as spinach and blueberries contain antioxidants that lessen the damage tin brain tissues as the people get older.  We must also avoid saturated fats that come from fatty meat and dairy products for it increases the risk of having an impaired memory and lack of concentration.