| This article will outline some of the major causes of | | | | leads to a decrease in message carrying |
| memory loss, then will further explain each of the | | | | neurotransmitters to the brain. |
| major causes briefly. | | | | The important diagnostic sign is a change in the |
| Memory loss or forgetfulness is caused by brain | | | | patient's personality, language, decision-making ability, |
| damage due to injury to the brain or any disease | | | | and inability to remember things. |
| that causes damage to the brain. It can also be | | | | Alcohol Dementia |
| caused by sudden emotional trauma. | | | | Drinking in excess causes damage to the brain cells. |
| The other names for memory loss are amnesia and | | | | Alcoholics have a condition called the alcohol dementia |
| dementia. | | | | in which the individual is unable to remember or learn |
| Some of The Most Commen Causes of Memory | | | | new things. Personality changes and reduction in |
| Loss | | | | cognitive skills is seen. There is a decline in problem |
| Memory loss can occur due to the following causes: | | | | solving and communication skills. |
| ·Aging | | | | Concussion |
| ·Head injury | | | | A severe blow to the head results in tearing of the |
| ·Alzheimer's disease | | | | brain nerve fibers leading to concussion, which is |
| ·Neurogenerative illness | | | | associated with a temporary memory loss. The |
| ·Seizures | | | | patient may lose consciousness. |
| ·Hysteria | | | | Preventive Measures for Brain Loss |
| ·Alcoholism | | | | Mind Exercise |
| ·General anesthetics like isoflurane and halothane | | | | Mind needs exercise as much as the body. An |
| ·Stroke | | | | inactive brain can eventually lead to memory loss. |
| ·Drugs such as benzodiazepines and barbiturates | | | | The best way to keep your brain cells active is to |
| ·Temporal lobe brain surgery | | | | play games like chess, scrabble, puzzles, learn a new |
| ·Brain tumors | | | | language or cultivate a new hobby, and read general |
| ·Herpes encephalitis | | | | knowledge books. |
| ·Depression | | | | Eating Healthy |
| Aging | | | | Eating foods rich in antioxidants help to improve your |
| As age advances the brain develops "brain tangles" | | | | memory power. Foods like oranges, spinach, carrots, |
| according to the latest research in America. These | | | | and colored fruits and vegetables are rich in |
| tangles are made of twisted protein fragments that | | | | antioxidants that help in increasing the blood flow to |
| clog the nerve cells thus impairing memory. | | | | your brain cells. |
| Alzheimer's Disease | | | | Exercising your brain, following a healthy lifestyle, and |
| Dementia or memory loss is a very distinct feature | | | | eating antioxidant-rich foods will keep memory loss at |
| of Alzheimer's disease. According to the latest | | | | bay. Also it is important not to put your head and |
| research, the brain tangles are excessive in these | | | | more importantly your brain at risk by doing |
| patients. There is a destruction of nerve cells, which | | | | dangerous activities or drugs. Live smart, stay smart. |