November 13, 2008

Memory Loss: Why You Lose Your Train Of Thought - And What To Do About It

Have you ever been in the middle of a thought when, all of a sudden, you can’t remember what you were thinking about anymore? If so, rest assured that you’re not alone. Just about everyone has experienced memory loss or loss of focus at some point or another.It’s easy, after all, to get sidetracked by so much stimulation around us on a daily basis! Researchers believe that we are exposed to at least 1,000 advertisements each day - that’s enough stimulation to distract anyone.In addition to over stimulation by media, such as the telephone, email, TV, or video games, there are some proven elements that cause people to lose their train of thought, including the following:1) Hypertension - Chances are good that if you have hypertension and high blood pressure, you will be more likely to have mental deterioration.2) Diabetes - Like hypertension, Diabetes can play a huge role in lowering cognitive function, especially amongst older women.3) Low serum folate - Low levels of serum folate have been shown to lead to the atrophy of the cerebral cortex - the part of the brain in which we process thoughts and memories.4) Vitamin B12 deficiency - If you are not getting […]

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