A Consultant Neurologist, Dr Agabi Osigwe, says anxiety and stress reduction are some of the best strategies for enhancing memory and overcoming common memory lapses.
Osigwe, who works at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.
He also told NAN that an individual’s memories change as they age, adding, however, that most temporary mental lapses experienced were normal and not signs of dementia.
“Anxiety, grief and preoccupation could make you forget where you put your keys, glasses, or other items you seem to always be searching for.
“We all experience it at times, there’s no reason to be afraid; find a solution to what’s troubling you and the memory lapses will reduce,” he said.
According to him, brain health is critical to the overall health as it underlies the ability to communicate, make decisions, problem-solve and live a productive and useful life.
“Maintaining a healthy brain during one’s life is the uppermost goal in pursuing health and longevity,” he said.
