How to Remember Where You Left Your Car Keys… Even If You’re 90!

Memory loss is all-too often associated with old age. And unfortunately, with good reason. As most people get older, they become more forgetful. And in serious cases, they can develop dementia and Alzheimer’s (scary stuff, to be sure).

The good news is there are plenty of things you can do to prevent severe memory loss — and in the process develop lots of Brain power that will keep your memory razor-sharp, well into your Golden Years.

1. Walk! According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, it turns out that walking could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and help protect the brain against it.

“We found that walking five miles per week protects the brain structure over 10 years in people with Alzheimer’s and MCI, especially in areas of the brain’s key memory and learning centers,” said Cyrus Raji, one of the study’s researchers.

This is because walking helps increase brain volume — a vital sign that the brain is healthy.

Lower brain volume means more brain cells are dying. So start parking far away . . . take the stairs . . . take your dog for a walk . . . do whatever you got to do to start walking more!

2. Eat Lots of Fat! I know, this sounds crazy. But I don’t mean “bad” fat, like the kind you find in fried foods and cookies and donuts. Instead eat healthy fats, like from walnuts, almonds, avocados, eggs yolks, etc. These contain omega 3s which help reduce inflammation and keep your brain healthy and happy. Did you know that 70% of that brain of yours is pure, unadultered fat? That’s why eating healthy fat is crucial.

3. Take your vitamins. Make sure you get some B12, folic acid and vitamin D. They’ve been shown to help preserve and improve your memory.

4. Challenge your mind. Learn, learn, learn! The more challenging the activity, the better, as it increases your briain volume. So do crossword puzzles, learn new words, a new language, ballroom dance, any thing to keep that mind learning and growing.

Follow these tips and you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to keep your mind sharp and alert. No more worrying if you’ll remember where you left the keys, even if you’re 90!