Funny Holidays - Good Memory Day

A decrease in the function of recording, storing and reproducing information in the brain has a negative impact on human life Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's syndrome, amnesia and other memory disorders have been the subject of scientific study for centuries Aristotle was interested in the ability of the human brain to process and store large amounts of information The scientist was convinced that memory is a property of both body and soul In 1880, cognitive function began to be viewed from the perspective of modern biology Thanks to Hermann Ebbinghaus at the end of the 19th century memory began to be studied from a scientific point of view The German philosopher proposed dividing it into 3 types: sensory, short-term and long-term The scientist also owns the concept of the forgetting curve and the learning curve In 1904, the theory was put forward that life experiences leave traces in the neurons of the brain This organ is capable of forming memories in a person when he is still in the womb Research by the American Karl Lashley has confirmed that traces of memory are scattered throughout all parts of the brain It encodes, stores and retrieves information Without memories, a person becomes deprived of the past, tabula rasa (in translation from Latin - “blank slate”) In honor of the vital function of the brain, January 19th is celebrated as Day of Good Remembrance Loss of information about past events is observed in 70% of older people They suffer from memory disorders due to age-related organic changes in the brain Mnestic disorders in young people and middle-aged people are diagnosed due to fatigue, mental pathologies, bad habits or traumatic brain injuries Cognitive disorders are treated through drug therapy and training during psychocorrection Improving memory is facilitated by maintaining a healthy lifestyle - good sleep, playing sports, walking in the fresh air, giving up bad habits Good Memory Day is dedicated not only to methods of treating cognitive impairment, but also to disease prevention A good memory is the result of regular intellectual exercise, reading fiction, watching and discussing popular science films and documentaries Studying a foreign language, solving crosswords and puzzles, playing chess and other forms of leisure at any age help train the brain and its ability to store information In honor of Good Memory Day, people open photo albums and reminisce about their childhood and teenage years On January 19, it is customary to make donations to organizations that help people with various forms of dementia A day of good remembrance is a great occasion to call or meet with family members or old friends, capturing happy moments in life in photos and sharing them on social networks