Has anyone had luck taking or doing something to improve memory and brain function? (55, supplement)

[bpollen]

I've noticed that I'm forgetting things more easily, now. Not Alzheimer's type of forgetting. But the "where did I put that?" is happening more often. Movie star names. What street that business is on. Have I seen that episode of that series before?

I wanted to do some things to try to improve my brain function and memory. I've read that doing crossword puzzles, brain teasers, etc., help. I've read that certain vitamin supplements help. Has anyone tried doing anything that you think has helped make your brain sharper?

[funymann]

Scrabble.

Except you need a friend to play with

[Southern man]

Originally Posted by bpollen

I've noticed that I'm forgetting things more easily, now. Not Alzheimer's type of forgetting. But the "where did I put that?" is happening more often. Movie star names. What street that business is on. Have I seen that episode of that series before?

I wanted to do some things to try to improve my brain function and memory. I've read that doing crossword puzzles, brain teasers, etc., help. I've read that certain vitamin supplements help. Has anyone tried doing anything that you think has helped make your brain sharper?

I was taking some kind of pills, but I forgot the name.

[saralvr]

I do a daily crossword puzzle and play Wordscapes. You can play Scrabble against the computer. I believe it’s all helpful.

[NewbieHere]

No, but I refuse to blame old age for my memory problem. I make a point to remember people’s name now. Maybe I was too casual about it before, now I’m intentionally remember their names.

[Graywhiskers]

glycine; niacinamide; nicotine - gum, patches, or cigars; weight bearing exercise; cocoa powder in hot water. Exercise is probably the best. Lift weights or use machines at a gym. One alcohol drink per day, probably red wine is best. If you tolerate caffeine, drink coffee.

[JOinGA]

Redstone Games crossword puzzle app. It's free. I do puzzles everyday.

[bpollen]

Originally Posted by funymann

Scrabble.

Except you need a friend to play with

Actually, you can play scrabble against the computer. Good idea.

[engineman]

Keep a pad and pencil handy to write notes to yourself.

[bpollen]

Originally Posted by Graywhiskers

glycine; niacinamide; nicotine - gum, patches, or cigars; weight bearing exercise; cocoa powder in hot water. Exercise is probably the best. Lift weights or use machines at a gym. One alcohol drink per day, probably red wine is best. If you tolerate caffeine, drink coffee.

A lot of great suggestions.

I drink coffee every morning (French ancestry....coffee runs thru my veins). I've gotten away from exercising like I should....good point about that.

Never heard of Niacinamide, but when I just looked it up, it seems it's great for aging skin! Sounds like a winner. I'm going to check into this. It's a form of vitamin B3, it said.

Glycine also sounds interesting. I'm going to check into that, too.

I take a horse sized multi-vitamin about 3 times a week. Gluco...(whatever) to help w/arthritis, every other day (I'm not great at the discipline to take a pill every day). Sometimes collagen, sometimes fish oil, Vitamin d3 several times a week.