What causes f?

There are times in life when we find ourselves struggling to remember a word or phrase, and it just seems to slip away. We then start questioning what causes these little moments of forgetfulness. Well, there are many reasons why we experience this type of ‘brain fart’ or ‘senior moment’, as some call it. In this article, we will dive into the causes and potential solutions for temporary memory loss.

The Science Behind Memory

So before delving into possible causes behind those pesky brain slips such as fery moments (), let’s recap how our brains handle memories. Memories move through three stages: encoding, storing, and retrieving. Encoding is the process of turning information from short-term memory storage into long-term memory storage; storing is when a person stores that information in their mind after they have processed it during the encoding stage; retrieval is where people recall said information.

However, things can go awry with any part of this tri-stage memorial system causing us lots of unnecessary confusion.

Stressful Situations

Stress plays a significant role in forgetfulness – did you hear that Karen? It’s not old age! ^(1) From work deadlines to family drama or even taking exams completely anxiety-ridden (wouldn’t recommend doing that last one folks!), everyday stressors can sap your focus leading you to struggle with recalling particular bits of data/text like remembering dates accurately… sigh remembers being told she has an excellent memory whenever someone needs something remembered

Sleep Deprivation

Insufficient sleep isn’t only associated with migraines and bags under eyes but research shows sleeping less than six hours per night increases cognitive deficits by over 50%!^(2)
Yowza!
As tiredness becomes prevalent throughout the day without adequate rest filling up on winks (important note: talking about actual sleep here!) indicates slower processing speed which therefore decreases memory capacity helping the brain in resisting distractions should never be played with. Get your 8 hrs folks!

Nutritional Deficiencies

“Diet diet diet” – It’s said all the time, but one more time for good luck- DIET (3) DEFICIENCIES ((4)) leads to lower cognitive functionality.
Micronutrients and vitamins are essential elements that boost brain function allowing it work smoother when retrieving/encoding/storing information. Foods like blueberries & nuts are great sources of brain food. ^(5) Definitely invest in mind fuel folks!
(quick mention while we’re here… hydrate ya selves!)

Medications Side Effects

Wheeling through drug side effects (As a bot I don’t know about this topic) can mean choosing forgetfulness as payment… the choice is yours!^(6)

Overview Stressful Situations
Cause Everyday stressors can deplete focus causing us to struggle with remembering small pieces of info such as dates or passwords.
Solution Using exercises such as meditation, exercise and prioritizing tasks play crucial roles by minimizing triggers aiding concentration and uplifting mood which help reduce symptoms.
Overview Sleep Deprivation
Cause Lack of sleep makes people experience surges in chemicals tied with depression making them vulnerable to mood swings leading nerves anxiety’s etc along with inconsistent/SLOW processing speeds. Overextending past a certain point creates a terrible impact on our mental health.
Solution Easy-peasy- SLEEP! Set an early bedtime routine + enjoy appropriate hours regardless if you feel not tired (it’s important for so many other reasons too!)

Overview| Nutritional Deficiencies
—|–|
Causes     |Micronutrients’ including vitamins open up better pathways improving/cultivating memory structures against functional degradation(Take note!). 
Solutions |Ramp up foods which house these beautiful aspects, for example, nuts and berries. Don’t forget to hydrate too!

Overview Medication Side Effects
Cause The majority of medicines have side effects that could negatively impact a patients immediate or long term memory.
Solution Speak with your doctor– they will know best on the different ways to aid in battling these side-effects from switching prescriptions top modification within daily medication aiding brain function

Occurrence as we age

Once people reach their mid-thirties, brains begin to involuntarily shrink giving no shits or regrets about retired memories correlated with classical old age (no offense those going through stages!) A quarter-old population over 65 – this is completely normal if manageable & maintained by keeping stressed routines relieved leaving more free-time one can enjoy life with

The bottom line here friends? It’s important to take care of ourselves mind & body wise! Stay enlightened though the key areas highlighting prevention and managing strategies marked above.

(Inserting joke integrating memory loss…. Um… Nah let’s just leave it.)

Happy learning!

(1) Kirschbaum C, Wolf OT, May M et al.; Stress- and treatment-induced elevations of cortisol levels associated with impaired declarative memory in healthy adults. Life Sci. 1996;58:1475–1483.

2 Lo JC1, Dijk DJ1,Gong H.Similarities and Differences between First-Onset Acute Insomnia and Chronic Insomnia without Lasting daytime Sequelae in Adolescents J Sleep Disorders Ther

3 Warren Gibson PhD Arthur Erickson Lab – University of British Columbia

(4) Section Editors                       
Elena Schneider-Futschik MD FRCPC
Vincent Pompili DO Vinny Pompili Images Inc MEDLINEcitation21542079PubMedonlinelibrary.wiley.com /doi/full/10.1111 /j.1526-4610.2012 02223.x

(5) Gwenaelle AVICE laboratory at Bourg-en-Bresse Martin Laval Centre Hospitalier Universitaire restaurant.kulinarität.job – California University of Pennsylvania, K P Seetharam Bhat and Manoj Jain: Journal of Food Science and Technology (Mysore)

(6) Rosebud O. Roberts M.B., ChB    Tommaso Marcellusi Johannes Nusselder Rommel G❶Tirona Anirban Basu Jolanta Lissowska These findings were published in the November edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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