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Why People Suffer From Memory Loss

Everyone suffers from brief episodes of memory loss from time to time. Brief lapses in memory are commonplace. Memory loss becomes a problem when it begins interfering with daily life.

  1. Factors

    • A number of different factors contribute to serious memory loss. Brain cells deteriorate as the result of aging. Head injuries cause memory loss in people of all ages. According to Health Care Information, approximately 2 million people suffer a head injury each year. Other causes include dementia, which is the loss of brain function, Alzheimer's disease and major organ failure.

    Additional Causes

    • According to Medline, a number of other causes contribute to memory loss as well. Brain tumors, seizures, alcohol and drug abuse and infections can be contributing factors, as well as different types of cancer treatments. People may also suffer memory loss from dissociative disorder, which is a condition where the brain refuses to bring up a particularly traumatic event.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Health Care Information recommends keeping the brain active by learning new skills and information. The website also suggests using Siberian ginseng, which helps restore the memory, Maca root, which is rich in brain-healthy vitamins and minerals, and Ginkgo, which helps people who suffer from dementia.

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