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Top Factors on Memory Lose During the Younger Ages


Published: Sep 26, 2014 09:09 AM EDT
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Top Factors on Memory Lose During the Younger Ages

Top Methods to Incresse Your Memory

Memory loss is not merely considered as a disease that affect people as they age, it can affect people from all age groups. It also varies in severity. Some people get it but do not totally forget about everything in their past. Usually, people 

Temporary memory losses are common among individuals. There are times when one would be unable to recollect the name of their kid's teachers name, wedding day or birthday of close friend, among other things. However, there is no need to fear temporary memory losses, says Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD, founder and chief medical officer of NeurExpand Brain Center in Luterville, and author of "The Memory Cure'.

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The research says that, lack of good sleep, overanxiety, consumption of some medicines can cause a temporary memory loss. Fortunately, there are simple methods to correct temprary memory losses. Here are some of the methods:

1 Memory losses may occur with unbalanced thyroid functions. When you feel too cold or too hot or when you are sad, temporary memory losses can occur. This may be because of unbalanced thyroid functions. There is no direct connection between the thyroid and brain function. But when the function became unbalanced, the people can experience memory loss.

2 Menopause-related issues can also lead to the memory loss. For some, insomnia and sleep apnea can even experienced, Dr. Fotuhi said.

3 Temporary memory losses can also be because of not having enough sleep. Eight hours a day is the standard recommendation for enough sleep. If you feel fatigued when you wake up in the morning and feel sleepy during the whole day, temporary memory losses can be experienced, Dr. Towfigh said. "While some part of the brain takes a siesta when we sleep, deeper areas involved with memory and emotional response become relatively more active," said Allen Towfigh, MD, medical director of New York Neurology & Sleep Medicine.