Physical activity increases blood flow to your whole body, including your brain. This might help keep your memory sharp.
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Stay mentally active
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Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities help keep your brain in shape
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Socialize regularly
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Social interaction helps ward off depression and stress, both of which can contribute to memory loss .
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Get organized
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You're more likely to forget things if your home is cluttered and your notes are in disarray. Jot down tasks, appointments and other events in a special notebook, calendar or electronic planner.
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Sleep well
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Sleep plays an important role in helping you consolidate your memories, so you can recall them down the road. Make getting enough sleep a priority
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Eat a healthy diet
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A healthy diet might be as good for your brain as it is for your heart. Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains
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Manage chronic condition
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The better you take care of yourself, the better your memory is likely to be. In addition, review your medications with your doctor regularly.