Why is my short term memory so bad ? Any vitamins I can take? seem to forget # and people?
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practice, try different excerises, the brain is a muscle that must be used to improve
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I think fish oil is supposed to help your memory.  I took my boards a week ago and drank fish oil before the test; and I think I did well.
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Don't panic..First,let me ask you,how often you experience those leaking of your memory.It's of vital impotrance.It could be related also with your mental stance,the level of stress,etc.If you passed through some very "tough" and harsh occasions they might be the cause of your symptoms.Anyway,dear go ahead and try to find a good neurologist and don't postpone your visit.Be patient and sooner or later everything will come into the proper places!
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Focus FActor.\nGinko Biloba helps improve short term memory.\nBlueberries are good for memory.\nThis may sound silly, but there is an ingredient called aluminum chloryl hydrate. This is found in MANY deodorants. It is absorbed into the bloodstream & goes to the brain where it destroys memory. Find a deodorant that does not have this in it.\nAlso, stop cooking with aluminum pots/pans. And don't use aluminum foil, if you can help it.\nOmega 3 (Fish oil) is helpful.\nAn anti-oxidant supplement along with a good protein supplement will help improve memory.
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Um, you shouldnt cram. ever. Since you have little time left, just keep studying, take a 5 min break every hour then when your done take at least  a 15 min nap so your brain can do its thing to help you remember it.  Study more and repeat.
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Try writing it down, rewriting it.  Put into memory flash cards so you can look at them, write 5 bullet points and try to remember them, talk about them, write about them.  Test yourself, because you probably remember more than you think.  Be positive if you are positive you tend to remember more i have found.  Take a break if you have been working to long then you won't remember anything!  Take 5 Min's get a drink something to eat.  Don't read a book though it clouds up your memory of what you need to remember it confuses all the facts!!!!!
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Basically, anything that exercises your memory skills will help to improve them.\n\nThere are also mental tricks you can do to help yourself. Find ways of associating new things you want to remember with things that are important to you, and particularly if you can find a visualization for it, or relate it to a well known rhyme or song.  If you just meet someone and want to remember their name, try to associate them with someone else you already know by that name, including celebrities, etc.\n\nAs far as physiology goes, eat right, exercise, get at least 8 hours of sleep a night, take multivitamins daily, and - oddly enough - floss daily.  The reason for the last one is that studies have linked cardiovascular health to dental health (which is cause, which is effect?  who knows), and cardio health has been linked to mental acuity.
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Well it depends on if you want to improve your long term memory or your short term memory - they're separate entities.  I suggest looking into some psychology texts in your local library.\n\nMemory is all about practise - it's like learning your times tables when you're young.  Repetition is a good way to do it, but is more suited to memorising something specific.\n\nRemove as many outside distractions as possible when trying to learn something, or else your focus will be split in several directions.
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good ways to refresh and keep memory going strong is brain teasers like crossword puzzles, dominos, card games like canasta and bridge help as well. also talking to them about daily things like the news, reliving old memories help trigger memory as well
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i used to be heavy into that shit and it is reallly really bad, my firend had a seziure the sooner your friend stops the better. i auses a terrible memory prblem and we dont even know the long term effects because its so recently been adop[ted as a problem. email me if u want to know more
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Anxiety and stress can produce forgetfullness. Also, I don't know how old you are, but, during certain stages of life (e.g. adolescence and old age) people can become very forgetful. You might also be suffering from the early stages of Parkinson's or Alzheimer's diseases, too. Again,  I don't know how old you are, but there are certainly recorded incidences of these diseases striking younger people. I would recommend an evaluation by your general practitioner, who might be able to refer you to a psychiatrist or neurologist as necessary. Best of luck!!
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i'm not really sure about what possible causes may be but i just turned twenty yesterday.  and i've noticed alot of memory loss as well.. missing large chunks of my childhood.. and forgetting what i've done all day etc.  i'd be interested to know what some responses to your question are as well lol
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Maybe because she doesn't remember anything, so she just assumes she has short term memory loss. Also, remembering you have short term memory loss is stored in long term memory.
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Blackberry Sage Tea, Peppermint Tea...both help. Bananas (Potassium) helps.Ginkgo Baloba. Ginkgo Baloba is expensive, if it is quality, but it does help with memory loss and retention. \n\nAlso, I would start taking a high octaine multivitamin...like Alive Multivitamins. They usually help with all around functioning. Maybe your memory loss is a nutritional deficiency, which Alive will fix.
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practice and practice. \ndo mind games, memory games, the more you practice your memory, the better it gets. works for everybody, young or old\ngood luck
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They say to use it or lose it. Make your mind work by doing crossword puzzles, playing memory games, etc.  If that doesn't work, try the herb ginko biloba. That is supposed to help, but it takes a few weeks. So be patient.
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1. Indulge...in Caffeine and Chocolate (But don't overdo it)\n\nTry and get your caffeine from black or green tea. When you buy chocolate, choose dark varieties made with at least 60 percent cocoa.\n\n2. Get enough sleep\n\nCommon sense dictates that if you get a good night's sleep, your brain functions better and you remember better. \n\n3. Exercise\n\nExperts agree that aerobic exercise improves your memory by doing more than just enhancing your sleep quality. Aerobic exercise also improves memory by relieving stress.\n\n4. Eat the Right Fats.\n\nYou need to eat fat daily to maintain brain power - the right kind of fat. Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids can keep you from losing cognitive function. Certain kinds of fish and fish oil supplements, flaxseeds and flaxseed supplements, and canola, soy, and walnut oils contain these fatty acids, but some research suggests that whole fish is the best form for brain function.\n\n5. Challenge Your Brain.\n\nAdopt intellectually challenging hobbies like crossword puzzles or reading which can boost your brain power.