According to some scientists, we are living in the “generation of forgetting”. Every day, we directly or indirectly consume a flood of information, and with this large consumption of information to be associated, our brain ends up becoming increasingly selective in relation to what really matters or not.
But that doesn't mean we can't do anything about it! This research reveals that establishing good habits can help us with up to 90% of our daily forgetfulness and, according to neuroscience, there are many practices that we can attribute to our routine to forget less and less and even avoid the disease of Alzheimer's.
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Below we can check 8 habits to adhere to our daily lives:
1. well lit environment
It is very important to spend more and more time in environments that have good lighting, as dark places can directly interfere with our performance.
Michigan State University researchers did an experiment with two groups of rats, one group was left in a well-lit environment, while the other lived in a poorly lit environment, so it was noticed what:
- After weeks, the rats in the bright environment had a much higher memory performance than the rats that remained under poor lighting;
- Rats that were left in the dark had about 30% of the capacities of the “hippocampus” affected, a region of the brain that is responsible for learning and memory processes.
2. get enough sleep
According to researchers, it is necessary to leave the “screens” and electronic devices up to two hours before going to sleep; it's also important to create a routine every day before bed, either with a calming tea or music to relax; and, last but not least, you need to make sleep a priority for you!
3. Memory games and crosswords
An experiment with 107 people, which lasted 78 weeks, a total of 18 months, revealed that volunteers who did crossword puzzles did much better on memory than those given other tests such as playing video game.
Crossword puzzles are allies and stimulate concentration, train the mind and contribute to the association of images in the largest storage bank we have – the brain!
4. Food rich in fruits, vegetables and greens
Studies and tests are the basis for scientific discoveries that make a big difference in the century. Of course, with the habits that help us improve our memory, it couldn't be different.
In the case of fruits, vegetables and greens, it has already been confirmed that some are highly effective in reducing forgetfulness and mental exhaustion. Among them are: kale, arugula, spinach, broccoli and other dark green ones, grapes, strawberries, bananas, avocados and others. They significantly help keep memories and ideas fresh.
5. The practice of intermittent fasting
It can increase your ability to retain important memories. According to the TED Talk by Neurogenesis and Adult Health Lab Leader Dr. Sandrina Thuret, through intermittent fasting, you can grow new brain cells. She also claims that, even after adults, we still produce nerve cells and we can even increase this production with the modality of intermittent fasting.
6. Develop pleasurable hobbies
Having hobbies as part of our routine helps us to produce more hormones needed to activate our hippocampus, and thus keep our mind working perfectly and better. This occurs mainly when these hobbies are detailed and of your personal interest, so as to bring satisfaction.
People's ability to remember what they really love has much better results, as the brain considers them important.
7. Read more and more what you like
Reading 90 minutes a day boosts your memory skills, even better than playing with a jigsaw puzzle. A reading tip is: read to learn, but be sure to read subjects of your own interest as well. In this way, your brain will be more stimulated and respond to this incentive.
8. Try different exercises
It may seem abnormal and not significant, but walking backwards is proven to help brain performance. This exercise works like a “time machine”. Doing or redoing the movements will help you remember what you forgot in the same way and it will help your brain to maintain the chronological order of events.
And then did you know any of these?
