By Tonny Wandella

It turns out that there are several subtle ways in which your memory may be failing. Some are related to harmful behaviours like smoking or eating habits. Others rely on your mental well-being. The following are some of the more prevalent factors that might impair memory:

Medications.

Many prescription and over-the-counter drugs might affect memory function or even result in memory loss. Antidepressants, antihistamines, anti-anxiety drugs, muscle relaxants, tranquillizers, sleeping pills, and painkillers prescribed after surgery are a few potential contributors.

Smoking

Smoking reduces the quantity of oxygen that reaches the brain, which is detrimental to memory. According to studies, smokers have a harder time connecting names and faces than non-smokers do. Illegal drugs can also alter brain chemistry which might make it challenging to recall past events.

Lack of Sleep.

Memory is influenced by both sleep duration and quality. Fatigue can result from getting too little sleep or from having many nighttime awakenings, which affects one’s capacity to organise and retrieve knowledge.

Stress and Depression.

Depression can make it harder to concentrate and pay attention, which might impair memory. Concentration can also be hampered by stress and worry. Your memory may deteriorate if you are stressed out and your mind is overworked or preoccupied. Memory loss can also be brought on by the stress that an emotional event causes.

Nutritional Deficiency

 Proper brain function depends on a healthy diet, which includes high-quality proteins and lipids. Memory can be impacted by vitamin B1 and B12 deficiencies in particular.

Head Trauma.

A serious head injury, such as one sustained in a fall or car accident, can harm the brain and result in both short-term memory loss and long-term loss of memory. With time, memory could progressively get better.

Treatment for memory loss is based on the underlying reason. With therapy, it could be treatable in many instances. For example, a change in medication may help memory loss caused by pharmaceuticals. The memory loss brought on by a dietary shortage may be prevented with the use of nutritional supplements. And when depression is an issue, addressing depression may be beneficial for memory.  Our online course comprehensively covers all of these and other memory-boosting strategies. Start right away to find out more.

Originally Published in https://conqueror.blog/2022/08/23/things-that-will-weaken-your-memory-power/