Losing memory can be a troublesome and frightening problem as you get older. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to stop cognitive decline and prevent forgetfulness or dementia.
Citing the page Today, Thursday (31/08/2017), one of the main tips for not easy to forget is to stay actively social and mental to keep the memory strong with age.
"It's important to stay in touch with the outside world in order to stay active," said NBC News medical expert Dr. Natalie Azar. "It would be better if you add arts, crafts or other activities," he added.
A study in the journal Neurology found that people with low education could benefit more from that social interaction, whether it be with family or friends.
In addition, people who socialize 55 percent less likely to feel mild cognitive impairment, says researchers at the Mayo Clinic.
Furthermore, older and older adults who do activities such as painting, sculpting, photographing and drawing are 73 percent less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment that triggers dementia than those who do not.
Staying socially is now considered a key factor in brain health, so keep in touch with the people around you and get new friends to keep your mind sharp.
Dr Ephraim Engleman, a rheumatologist who worked and played the violin until his death at the age of 104, once said that he thinks sports have high scores but art activities such as works and music are also important.
"Having an art activity makes me happy, no matter how old I am, the most important thing is to stay mentally active," he said.
