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Suddenly forgetting a name, phone, keys, glasses, or everyday objects is a common problem. There are many reasons for this, but in some cases, this problem can also be dangerous. According to neurologist Alice Cacapola of Columbia University Medical Center in Irvine, New York, when you start forgetting things you've done for a long time, it could be a sign of a serious neurological problem.

Due to constant stress, such hormones are released from the body which destroys the cells. Impairment of brain coordination. As a result, memory declines. A study in the journal Sleep Medicine found that people who frequently experience disrupted sleep during the night have significantly reduced attention, working memory, and brain function.

In fact, when hearing loss is low, the brain has to do most of the work to hear and understand things, which affects memory. With each task, several brain networks related to attention and control are at work. This network crashes while multitasking, which affects the memory.

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Medications for anxiety, cholesterol, pain, blood pressure, sleep, and some types of drugs block neurotransmitters in the brain. It also slows down processing in the brain. Research shows that a lack of nutrients in the diet can damage neurons. Flavonoids present in green leafy vegetables, green tea, and tomatoes increase brain capacity.