7 Reasons Why You Might Be Forgetful

So, you know you were supposed to be doing something – but you just can’t remember what it was. Or, in the middle of a conversation, you can’t remember the words you need. Don’t put it down to age, working too hard or having an overloaded mind or you think it is quite normal.



I wish i could directly dedicate this post to a good friend of mine but reading this you know yourself. How else can i explain past events?



Here, we look at some of the common health problems that can cause forgetfulness.



1. High blood pressure



“The increase in blood pressure can mean structural changes in the blood vessels, making them thicker and making it harder to get blood around your body.As a result, you can get organ damage. That can be in the brain as well and affect your recall and cognition. So eat a balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, don’t smoke and if you are on blood pressure medication, take it as prescribed.



2. Long-haul travel



Memory can start to be affected after a flight lasting more than four hours .



3. Vitamin B12 deficiency



Vitamin B12 is essential for normal neurological function. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can result in cognitive changes, from memory loss to dementia. Scientists believe vitamin B12 may safeguard the myelin sheath – a layer that insulates our nerves. If the sheath is damaged it can affect the transmission of messages to and from the brain.



4. Menopause



Hormones cause a lot of changes in the body. Hormonal changes like hot flushes and other changes in menstrual cycle may cause one to muddle up things or act out differently.

Women should talk to their doctor about these symptoms if they are affecting their quality of life.



5. Thyroid problems



If you have hypothyroidism – an underactive thyroid – your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. This leads to a slower metabolism and tiredness, and can lead to some forgetfulness.



6. Pregnancy



It’s true – pregnancy can affect memory. Some women act differently during pregnancy and may have difficulty remembering little details like phone numbers etc.



7. Alcohol

Too much alcohol has a negative impact on the hippocampus – a part of the brain involved with recording and storing memories.

Some people drink and function but can lose memory of what happened during the time they were drinking.