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We are all faced with the reality of memory loss when a

beloved friend, parent or grandparent advances in age.

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Why Do We Forget Things As We Mature?

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We are all faced with the reality of memory loss when a beloved

friend, parent or grandparent advances in age. It is not

uncommon for older people to forget small details like where

they put their glasses, or their favorite book. They may forget

meetings and appointments.

This forgetfulness can become very traumatic, as one starts to

experience feelings of loss, lack of worth and incompetence. One

of the main causes for memory loss as we grow older is called

Age Associated Memory Impairment. This disorder appears to

attack short-term memory more than older, more long-term

memories, like the names of family members which seem to remain

intact with AAMI sufferers.

One of the primary cause for memory loss as we grow older is

dementia. Dementia is actually a symptom and not a disease

itself. It is caused by other diseases like Alzheimer's,

Parkinson's disease, vascular disease, Pick's disease, AIDS and

other deficiencies and impairments that slow and dull the

intellectual functions of the mind.

Our memory is the brain's ability to recall and recognize

impressions, events, facts and ideas. Memory is stored in the

pathways of the brain through neurons, gray cells in the brain.

When we experience memory loss it is due to damage to these

neurons.

Increasing numbers of healthy, normal people over the age of

fifty are experiencing a decline in mental faculties. Memory

loss can be of two sorts, short term memory loss, which refers

to events that happened minutes or even an hour ago, and long

term memory loss which pertains to events that have taken place

in the more distant past.

Although it is always disheartening when it occurs, memory loss

can be combated. In times past, causes for memory loss were

seen as the natural outcome of aging, but it has been

scientifically proven that this is not true.

With proper care, a person's memory can be kept active

throughout their lifetime, even though memory may slow down and

take some time to kick in. However, it is not impossible to

stay alert and keep a sharp memory despite advancing age.

Slight memory loss is often seen as the precursor to something

much more serious such as Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's

disease is a condition in which changes in the brain's cells

result in the death of a large numbers of brain cells. This

causes forgetfulness, a lack of comprehension of basic tasks and

problems with communicating.

Alzheimer's patients are vulnerable to other disease as they may

forget to perform basic tasks of personal hygiene and nutrition;

forgetting to bath and/or eat right. The normal defense

mechanisms of the mind fail during this condition.

It can be particularly bewildering since the Alzheimer's patient

may not remember whether or not he has eaten, taken medication

or performed other tasks essential for continued health and

vitality.

Although the causes of memory loss as we grow older are

numerous, if we follow a few simple rules we can keep memory

loss at bay for many years to come and enjoy a relatively

sharp memory throughout our lives.

1. A healthy diet for starters is a must. You must be

careful to include nutritious and vitamin-rich foods in

your diet.

2. If you are suffering from cholesterol or high blood

pressure, you must be careful to reduce your intake of

salt and cut down on rich and fatty foods.

3. Adopt an exercise routine, walking, light jogging and

swimming are simple ways to keep the body exercised and

stress free.

4. Yoga and other stress reduction programs can relieve

tension, and actually eliminate toxins in your body that

may bring about disease.

Scientists continue to make remarkable strides in helping

sufferers with memory loss. There are pharmaceutical as well as

natural substances one can take to forestall, and in some cases

actually help reverse memory loss. One of the products that we

have heard very good things about is Neurovar™ available from

www.BODeStore.com .

The makers of Neurovar™ say that it is an all natural, safe

formula using clinically substantiated ingredients aiding

overall cognitive function. They further contend that it is a

complete brain function formula and is available today to help

support both brain function and protection of cerebral health.

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