Tip 3: Keep stress, depression, and anxiety in check

Stress is among the brain’s enemies. In time, if unchecked, chronic stress can destroy the cells in the brain and harms the hippocampus, the part of the brain that is responsible in the creation of new memories and the recovery of old ones.

Aside from stress, anxiety, chronic worrying and depression also greatly affect the brain. In fact, few of the symptoms of anxiety and depression include having difficulty in making decisions, recalling things and concentrating. If you are mentally slow due to anxiety or depression, facing the problem can make a huge difference in your cognitive capabilities, which includes memory.