Can't find your car keys?<br />Forget your grocery list?<br />Can't remember the name of the personal trainer you liked at the gym?<br />You're not alone.<br />There's no need to worry.<br />Everyone forgets things occasionally.<br />Still, memory loss is nothing to take lightly.<br />Although there are no guarantees when it comes to preventing memory loss, certain activities<br />might help.<br />Consider the following simple ways to sharpen your memory.<br />Consider physical activity in your daily routine.<br />Physical activity increases blood flow to your whole body, including your brain.<br />This might help keep your memory sharp.<br />Stay mentally active.<br />Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities<br />help keep your brain in shape and might keep memory loss at bay.<br />Do crossword puzzles.<br />Take alternate routes when driving.<br />Volunteer at a local school or community organization.<br />Socialize regularly.<br />Social interaction helps ward off depression and stress.<br />Look for opportunities to get together with loved ones, friends, and others, especially<br />if you live alone.<br />Sleep well.<br />Sleep plays an important role in helping you consolidate your memories so you can recall<br />them down the road.<br />Make getting enough sleep a priority.<br />Eat a healthy diet.<br />A healthy diet might be as good for your brain as it is for your heart.<br />Eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.<br />What you drink counts, too.<br />Too much alcohol can lead to confusion and memory loss.<br />Can't find your car keys?<br />Forget your grocery list?<br />Can't remember the name of the personal trainer you liked at the gym?<br />You're not alone.<br />There's no need to worry.<br />Everyone forgets things occasionally.<br />Still, memory loss is nothing to take lightly.<br />Although there are no guarantees when it comes to preventing memory loss, certain activities<br />might help.<br />Consider the following simple ways to sharpen your memory.<br />Include physical activity in your daily routine.<br />Physical activity increases blood flow to your whole body, including your brain.<br />This might help keep your memory sharp.<br />Stay mentally active.<br />Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities<br />help keep your brain in shape and might keep memory loss at bay.<br />Do crossword puzzles.<br />Take alternate routes when driving.<br />Volunteer at a local school or community organization.<br />Socialize regularly.<br />Social interaction helps ward off depression and stress.<br />Look for opportunities to get together with loved ones, friends, and others, especially<br />if you live alone.<br />Sleep well.<br />Sleep plays an important role in helping you consolidate your memories so you can recall<br />them down the road.<br />Make getting enough sleep a priority.<br />Eat a healthy diet.<br />A healthy diet might be as good for your brain as it is for your heart.<br />Eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.<br />What you drink counts, too.<br />Too much alcohol can lead to confusion and memory loss.
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How does the speaker feel about memory loss?
A . It's common.B . It's unimportant.C . It's worrying.
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What is the speaker's first suggestion?
A . Having a good sleep.B . Doing exercise.C . Attending social events.
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How can people stay mentally active?
A . By recalling the past regularly.B . By taking the same route when driving.C . By doing crossword puzzles.