MEMORY LOSS

MEMORY LOSS

DEFINITION:  memory loss is also known as amnesia.  it is  an unusual  forgetfulness.  You may be able to remember new events, recall one or more memories  of the past.

  Memory loss may be for a short  time and then resolve or may not. it all depends on the cause.  it can get worse over time. memory loss happens to all ages.

causes of memory loss.

others than the  normal  memory  loss  that  comes with aging,  other  include.

1 hypothyroidism.
2 poor sleeping pattern among the elderly  can cause significant  memory loss.
3 sleep  apnea a treatable  sleeping disorder.
4 silent stroke.
5 medication .  like sleeping  pills, anti anxiety drugs , certain  pain killer. etc.
6 nutritional deficiency ,  lack of vitamin b12.
7 stress ,  anxiety and depression.

less common causes of memory loss .
8 are severe  infection  around the  brain  and neurosyphilis.

9 head injury,  mild brain injury.

10 tumors affect the process of  information.

11 alcoholism,  substance abuse , drugs abuse.  study published  in neurology shows that men who drank heavily show signs of  mental  decline one to 6 years early than the lighter drinkers.

12 posttraumatic stress disorder.

13 stroke

14 mild cognitive impairment.  is a medical  illness.  with this people have  abnormal memory for their age and education.  they have a harder time learning  new information  or recalling things.

signs and symptoms of memory  loss.

signs and symptoms depend  on the causes.  it can be  partial or complete. it can also come on suddenly  or slowly.  these are  some of the  s/s

1 poor concentration.
2 confusion.
3 medication reactions  like  vomiting , stomach upsets  weakness, , dizziness. etc.
4 depression, hopelessness, anxiety.
5 difficulty in speaking , personality  changes.
6 intoxication, euphoria, slowed reaction time, dizziness numbness.
7 sleep apnea : people with apnea sleep  and restart breathing.

8 difficulty in handling day to day affairs

9 lack of vitamin b12 include fatigue, pale skin, weaknesses

10 insulin reaction hypoglycemia result to low blood sugar  causing  tear less. clammy skin and irritatability.

      treatment of  memory loss .

memory loss  that persists,  is severe,  or that interferes with  daily life need  a medical. diagnosis. for others causes , such alzheimer 's  disease,  there is no cure.
the goal is to treat  symptoms and provide safety and comfort.

to help prevent memory loss.

1 keep  the brain  active.  read , do puzzles  etc.

2 eat balanced diet.  take vitamin  and minerals  as advised by your doctor.

3 get regular exercises.

4 protect your head from injury.

follow stroke prevention tips.

5 don't smoke  or use illegal  drugs.  limit alcohol.

6 manage stress.

7 get regular eye exams. get your hearing checked.  if needed, wear eye glasses and or a hearing aid.

things to remember for memory loss. client.

1 follow a routine daily and weekly activities.

2 listen carefully. link newly learned things to the past memories.

3 repeat what you want  to  remember out loud.  if necessary,  write it down.

4 keep track of important things to do,  phone numbers etc . use a calendar,  planner etc.

5 set up a system to remind you of daily medications to take ,bills to pay , appointment  to keep.

6 put your keys , eyeglasses, etc in the  same place.

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Health Benefits of Avocado

Health Benefits of Avocado

Avocado can be used in so many ways to give your skin a youthful look and glow. Natural avocado oil includes anti-oxidants, lecithin, and emulsifiers, which help in maintaining a youthful look of the skin. Along with lots of health benefits of this fruit it also contains vitamin D. The antioxidants found in this fruit effectively protect the skin from UV rays.

These are various benefits of avocados for the skin:

1 – Treats and prevents acne: It is quite uncomfortable for any girl or woman to have a face full of pimples and acne. The linoleic acid in avocado, which when lacking in the skin leads to acne. To treat massage your face daily with avocado oil before taking your bath. This would prevent acne and cut the present ones also.

 

2 – Moisturizes skin: Avocado flesh contains about 60% linoleic acid which gives your skin lots of moisture if you avocado every day If you eat one avocado everyday, then the sebaceous glands on the skin will secrete semi-fluid sebum, to keep the skin hydrated, and also to add agility to the joints and muscles. You may also rub the back of the avocado on your face after eating the juicy fruit.you can also mash up the rip avocado and add a little lemon juice white egg and mix all together and use as a face mask and rinse off when it dries.

 

3– Smooth Out wrinkles: Ageing generally makes lines and wrinkles to appear on the skin. Over exposure to the sun may also lead to wrinkled face at a young age. Avocados can allow you to stay in the sun all you want. As it contains anti-oxidants like vitamins E and C. These anti-oxidants help to fight what causes damage to the skin. Avocado oil also has elastin and collagen that maintain the elasticity of the skin.  

5 – Removes a tan: Avocado also helps to eliminate skin tan . It’s anti-oxidant component functions to lower the melanin pigment (accumulation of which causes darkening of the skin) level by preventing the enzyme that produces melanin. Adding avocados to your daily salad or applying pulp of ripe avocados can help to cut suntan. when used daily within a shot time tans can begin to disappear.

 

Anti-ageing exercise

Anti-ageing exercise

It is a well know fact that a healthy lifestyle can hold back ageing which include eating the right kind of foods, avoiding alcohol and cigarettes, getting enough sleep, avoiding stress, and doing lots of exercise. though all forms of exercise are believed to hold back ageing but there are specific types of exercise that really hold back ageing.
Women's Health report that the study looked at how exercise impacts the 'mitochondria of our cells', which is the source of our energy.
exercises like sit help greatly in and general muscle mass improvement are basic exercises that help retard ageing and keeps one generally healthy some muscle improvement exercise are lifting of little weights slow and steady and other exercises like push-ups can also help.