Menopause and Memory: Tips on how to keep it functioning optimally.
Are you starting to notice that your brain seems to have gone on holiday while you’re still here working? It’s a little annoying-to say the least-when you lose your keys, your thoughts, the names of so-and-so, and whatnot. I assume this is an uncomfortable feeling for you, and if you could pay money to retain your mental faculties you’d say, “How much” as you hold your pen above a check. I’ve good news and bad. The bad news is- of course- you can’t buy your brain power back, but the good news is that there are things you can do to maintain your smarts, including brain exercises. The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times the same good things for the first time. -- Friedrich Nietzsche Learning New Things As we got through menopause it’s important not only to learn more of the same things, but to also learn something you’ve never tried before to stimulate the brain out of its lullaby-mode. When the brain senses it’s been there, done that, it behaves like a bored teenager: reclines his chair, rolls his eyes and sneers before dozing off, and leaving you feeling stupid, betrayed and alone. Perhaps it’s not so dramatic, but you get the point. It is possible for older people to develop new brain cells and new complex connections between brain cells. Menopause and Memory: New Experiences will help: • Learn to play a new musical instrument Menopause and Memory: Brains need Oxygen Typically, the blood circulation in the older brain isn’t as good as it used to be. However, this too can be improved with regular exercise. My article on aerobic activity and memory sheds some light on the importance of keeping active for bain activity. Physical and mental reaction times in older people who have remained active throughout their lives have been measured and are comparable to people who are much younger. Gingko Biloba works by increasing the blood flow to the brain, which is essentially what exercise does as well. However, if you want an extra boost, this is a safe traditional Chinese Medicine (for nearly 5,000 years) that appears to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s (however, research in the west is continuing-we’re a little slow, I might say). You should consult your doctor before taking it, especially if you have high blood pressure. Conclusion There are many proven methods you can do to stay mentally sharp. By the way, don’t get too upset if your memory takes a mini-holiday; you can entice your brain to come back to you by keeping your sense of humor and remaining interested in life.
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