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| 4 Tips for Improving Learning Memory Posted: 23 Sep 2012 03:48 AM PDT This is a Guest Post by Angelita Williams, Freelance Writer. If you would like to Guest Post for Baby Boomers US, check out our Guest Post for Us page. More than anything that I fear, more than the fear of losing my hair or losing my figure as I grow older, is the fear of losing my memory. Memory is really the basis for so much of our thoughts and the way that we understand and absorb the world. In retirement, you finally have time to learn all the wonderful things that you never learned in school or as a working adult. But in order to effectively learn and function, we must do all we can to improve our memory. Here are a few basic ways to do just that:
Though it may seem strange that improving your learning memory means just actually going out there and learning something, it really is that simple. Your brain is a muscle—don’t use it, you lose it! Think of a topic or skill you’ve wanted to learn your whole life, no matter what it is. Then go out there, and learn it. Take lessons, and practice, practice, practice. Learning a new language is one of the best ways to improve your memory, but it requires you to memorize lots of new information and use it. Although it’s been widely held that gingko biloba can help improve your memory, this claim may just now be debunked. Still, taking vitamin supplements along with a rigorously balanced diet filled with vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and whole grains, is undoubtedly an important way to maintain brain function and a working memory. For the longest time, scientists thought that the brain developed and grew until a certain age (in your early 20s), and then it stopped. However, modern neuroscience has proven that this is not true. In fact, they’ve discovered that new brain cells grow all the time in a process known as neurogenesis. While the phenomenon is not yet completely understood, one thing that researchers know for sure is that exercise triggers neurogenesis. So put on your walking shoes and go for a jog! Of course, as we grow older, we will lose the sharp memory we once had. But if you’re vigilant about exercising your memory, you can continue learning and experiencing new things well into retirement. Good luck! Several scientific studies, like this one, have shown that relaxation techniques can help to improve memory in older adults quite significantly. Whether it’s through meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, self-hypnosis, or just spending the day lying on the beach, relaxing feels good, AND it can improve your memory. About the Author: Angelita Williams is a freelance blogger who specializes in education-related content. She's familiar with educational practices for every age and lifestyle, from online college courses to homeschooling to traditional learning. You can contact Angelita anytime at angelita.williams7@gmail.com. You may also want to join the Baby Boomers US Forum for conversations by Baby Boomers about topics important to Baby Boomers! 
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