why is our memory power getting weak when getting old age (45+++)?

Answer 1

I’m a writer for Gilbert Guide (the foremost resource for everything senior care), and one of my colleagues, Lara Belonogoff, writes a great deal about Alzheimer’s and research pertaining to memory loss. Tumors, strokes, head trauma, temporal lobe brain surgery, depression, alcoholism, trauma, seizures, general anesthetics, such as halothane, isoflurane, and fentanyl and drugs such as barbiturates or benzodiazepines may all play a part. While these causes may seem extreme, you may experience memory loss from something as common as stress. Stress releases the hormones cortisol and adrenaline, exposure to which can eventually kill nerve-cells.

Some researches have found that obesity may be a contributing factor. Findings of a study published this fall in the journal Neurology indicated a heavier weight in middle age might increase the odds of developing dementia later in life. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to this study, may be linked to memory loss, but it’s also possible that some hormones produced by fat cells may have an effect on the brain.

Some simple ways to reduce your risk of age-related memory impairment are:

•Keep yourself mentally stimulated. Reading, writing and learning new skills will keep your mind active, which stimulates new connections between nerve cells and can even help general new brain cells.
•Move! Getting exercise increases blood flow to the brain and can even foster the growth of new nerve cells.
•Remember what your mom told you; you are what you eat. Reducing your caloric intake can lower your risk for mental decline.
•Avoid tobacco and alcohol. Excessive drinking and smoking can both put you at risk for dementia.
•Watch your blood pressure and cholesterol. High blood pressure, high levels of “bad” cholesterol, LDL and low levels of “good” cholesterol, HDL, all increase the risk of cognitive decline.

If you’d like to read a little more about Alzheimer’s, related issues and some of the latest research, visit our site at:

http://www.gilbertguide.com/blog/tags/alzheimers-and-dementia-care/

Lori from Gilbert Guide

Answer 2

The memory capacity of mankind is unlimited but after ages by filling lots of unclassified data reaching the useful data seems to be hard. Thats why some scientists looks stupid! because they do not care about useless data and usual life matters.
Forcing the brain working would be very effective through some methods like: cross word puzzles, learning new language and...

Answer 3

wow i had the answer but now i forgot. but then im 48 years old LOL

Answer 4

I believe it is because you have more to remember than you did when you were younger!@~