Memory Boosting Tips To Note Off

Who knew that disregarding some of the health signs we face in our adult life can actually aid the progression of memory loss. Dr. Michael Roizen, MD shared these surprising tips and tricks can help you boost your brain power and prevent the early bouts with memory loss issues.

• Keep your blood pressure in check and try to maintain a healthy level; say 115/75 for adults. 

• Have your vision checked as studies shown that a large percentage of people who went to their eye doctor to have their visions checked regularly are less likely to have dementia than those who didn't.

• Address any signs of depression because it can double your risk for brain dysfunction. 

• Play games. Playing games engages one's mind and makes it think. 

(Source: sharecare.com)

Done With The Test

Our department required all of us to learn Flight Time Limitation (FTL), the concept, the requirements, the legalities, the whole nine yards. I have never done any crew scheduling nor planning job before so this topic is very new to me.  I have a vague knowledge about it because I come across the terminology when I was in Flight Operations. However, learning the rudiments of Flight Time Limitation is a big challenge because what normally would take months and regular practice of the scheme was given to us in 6 hours. So you can say that I am having information overload!

I have been reviewing for the past few days. I didn't even get to enjoy the long weekend because I had this FTL in my mind all the time. There are so many requirements and rules to remember and I am having all the numbers and words jumbled up.

The last time I was a student was in graduate school back in the Philippines. And it was 15 years ago. Studying now is harder than it used to be. I think the age factor has something to do with it as well because my memory is not as sharp as it used to. So, when the test came in the morning, my confidence level plummeted. I quickly browsed the 5 pages, back-to-back test paper and got overwhelmed. There were 5 sections with mixed computations, Q & A, definitions and enumerations of rules, limiting factors and requirements!

I looked at the questions knew the answers but somehow, I could not seem to grasp the whole floating words and numbers in my head. I left some items blank because I just went kaput.

All in all, I still did great considering this is not the kind of topic I regularly handle in the office nor have been exposed to at some point in my career life. I passed with a good grade, not a high grade as what I aimed initially but a good one because I surpassed the mark intended for people who are one grade higher than me. For my grade level it is a very good mark. I can't complain :)  I am just happy that it is over! I'll nail it next year.

Health Nut - Smart Treats

According to studies, these 3 treats can make you smart when you indulge on them regularly. The line up is as follows:

Wine, Chocolate and Tea - These trio are high in flavonoid which has a memory boosting punch, fights free radicals and enhance communication between brain cells.

Forgetfulness

I did one goof up at work which I think surpassed all the other goof ups of my colleagues. I forgot to meet up with one of the top honcho of the company. Yup! TOP LEVEL dude, as in the one who sit in the corner office overlooking the great view...that dude. I'd rather succinctly term it "missed" to meet up with him because I was "into my zone" at work in the other room and time slipped by. I was so into my zone that I almost forgot other people exists. That engrossed, I tell you.

I am a very keen person but lately, maybe due to pressure and the overwhelming tasks to do, I just tend to slip a notch. I normally remember even the minute details so I was so mortified to find out that my meeting was overdue for couple of hours already. (Note to self: bring your mobile with you and put it on alarm!)

So, what can we do to improve our memory? Here are some tips so you don't goof up like I just did =)

1. Exercise your brain

Solve puzzles, learn new things, do things out of the ordinary like brushing your teeth with your left hand if you're right handed, pay attention or concentrate/focus more

2. Tailor your learning acquisition best to your own style

Some people learn best or retain more information thru visuals while others thru auditory means. Read books if you must if you prefer seeing things, listen to audio books to enhance you brain functions.

3. Bridge information thru connections

There are information that we already know so link that extra data you have just acquired and build on it like remembering an address of a new friend who lives in the same street of a colleague.

4. Use organizational tools

Make use of your gadget's and software's' calendars, alarms, write on post-its, write on cards, write on boards - all the info you need to acquire later on like emails, special dates to remember, phone numbers, meetings!!!

5. Review and Rehearse

If you have just acquired new information, try reviewing it again and again and play it back in your mind.

6. Eat, Exercise and Live a healthy lifestyle

Nuts, tofu, carrots, green tea are samples of food you can take because they are nutrient-rich and has anti-oxidants which help in improving one's memory.