Memory Loss: When It's Not Just About Forgetfulness

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Memory Loss When It's Not Just About
Forgetfulness
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Summary

• As the aging process begins, its normal to
  forget things from time to time. However, how
  much forgetfulness is too much? How can you find
  out whether your memory drifts are within the
  normal aging process or a symptom of something
  more serious?
• Memory loss is a side effect of aging, but it
  may not necessarily be dementia.

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What are the causes of memory loss?

• With advancing age, memory loss in elderly is
  quite common and so the earlier you act, the
  better your chances of saving your memory.
• Causes of Memory Loss comprises of

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Use of drugs

• Prescription and over the counter items affect
  your memory loss.
• Several regularly used drugs can affect your
  memory which comprises of sleeping tablets, blood
  pressure tablets, antidepressants, arthritis
  treatments, antihistamines and cholesterol
  lowering tablets like statins.

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Thyroid disease

• Too much thyroxin makes you muddled and too
  little of it make you feel depressed.
• Thyroid disorders are among the biggest causes of
  memory loss.
• It can make cumbersome for you to focus on one
  task.

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Alcohol in excess

• Alcohol damages your liver as well as brain cells
  too.
• It is one of the increasing causes of memory loss
  and increases the risk of dementia.
• Stay alcohol free for at least 2-3 days a week
  and decrease your maximum intake to just 1-2
  drinks per day as recommended by experts.

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Dehydration

• Dehydration can be quite common causing
  drowsiness and can become a cause of memory loss
  in an elderly stage.
• Make sure you drink lots of fluids and be careful
  if you take laxatives.

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Folic acid deficiency

• Folic acid works with Vitamin B12 to make
  neurotransmitters use to talk to each other and
  is required for healthy brain.
• Thus, folic acid deficiency can cause memory loss
  and affect your mood as well.

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Hypoxia

• Low oxygen levels can negatively affect your
  memory loss because your brain needs oxygen to
  allow to fuel.
• Causes of low blood oxygen levels comprise of
  anaemia, sleep apnea, snoring, poorly controlled
  asthma and chronic lung diseases such as COPD.

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Vitamin b6 deficiency

• The vitamin B6 deficiency can lessen your
  attention and concentration.
• This vitamin changes harmful homocysteine into
  glutathione which is a key antioxidant needed by
  your brain cells.
• The only way to get rid of memory loss is to make
  positive lifestyle changes.

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