Memory loss: 4 tips to improve your memory

Can’t find your car keys? Forget your shopping list? Can’t remember the name of the personal trainer you liked at the gym? 【小题1】 Everyone forgets things occasionally. Still, memory loss is nothing to take lightly.

Although there are no guarantees when it comes to preventing memory loss, certain activities might help. Consider four simple ways to sharpen your memory.

Exercising increases blood flow to your whole body, including your brain. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity（有氧运动）, such as walking, preferably spread throughout the week.

Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally active activities help keep your brain in shape — and might keep memory loss at bay. Do crossword puzzles. Play bridge. Take alternate routes when driving. Volunteer at a local school. 【小题3】

Social interaction helps keep depression and stress away. 【小题4】 Look for chances to get together with loved ones, friends and others — especially if you live alone.

A healthy diet might be as good for your brain as it is for your heart. Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose low-fat protein sources, such as fish, beans and skinless meat. 【小题5】 Too much alcohol can lead to confusion and memory loss. So can drug use.