The memory is said to be the ability to keep information learned or experience and access it when needed. Our brain stores information of everything that happens and according to some experts overnight order information and save what seems important.

According to experts and memory can be improved with some care to stay young and alert longer. Here are some tips:

Memory Exercise
The brain and the muscles must be exercised so as not to atrophy. To exercise the brain you can:
Solving crosswords
Playing video games of skill, strategy or puzzle.
Learn a new language
Learn something new every day

Factors that affect memory
Food
There are foods that help for the proper functioning of the brain and others who hurt. Among the recommended foods are: nuts, sunflower seeds, garlic, foods with vitamin B, C and E, blackberries, blueberries, pomegranates, almonds, strawberries, fish rich in fat, soy lecithin, and almost all vegetables.

Foods that harm are those that affect health in general as: sugar, white flour, bad fats, excess alcohol, excess protein and others.

Sleep
When you sleep your brain is still working but relaxes and rests at the same time. Sleep deprivation causes lack of concentration.

Hormones
In some cases, hormonal imbalances can contribute to bad memory as is the case in some people during menopause.

Smoking
Smoking can cause inflammation in the arteries that carry blood to the brain.

Low stress
Stress does not say this carefully and do not memorize well, and avoids the concentration affects our memory access.

Exercise
According to studies exercise helps to have better memory because it increases circulation, lowers stress and makes us sleep better.

Pay attention
When we focus is easier to memorize and will be easier to remember.

Practice
Put your memory to work. For example, after seeing a television program tries to remember the colors of clothing or decoration, repeated verses of the Bible, memorize your shopping lists and so on.