Forgetting something once in a while is something we all have experienced. Whether we can’t remember an acquaintance’s name or we forget about an errand we intended to do, we’ve all been there.

There are several reasons for being forgetful. It could be because of stress or lack of mental focus. However, memory loss, both short and long term, could also be indicators of a more serious health issue.

For us to better understand memory loss, we first need to look into how our memory works. Our brain processes two different kinds of memories – short and long. Short term memory refers to the brain’s ability to access recent information that is available only for a short period. Short term memory gets stored for only about twenty seconds if left unrepeated, or there’s no attempt to commit the information to memory. Continue reading →

Our brain is directly connected to our gut. Therefore, what we eat not only fuels our body, but it also feeds our brain. You may not realize it, but our brain consumes a lot of energy for us to perform just about every task. Eating specific foods can boost our mental function, notably our ability to retain and recall information.

We might think that keeping our brains healthy and robust is automatic. However, there are several things that we are commonly exposed to that may cause memory loss or overall brain decline. Free radicals from the food we eat, smoke from cigarettes or pollution, and also stress can cause cell damage that may affect brain function. The food we consume can greatly help fight all of these causes. Continue reading →