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7 signs you may have Short-term Memory loss

Internet usage has spiked up to an exponential level that we get almost anything at the tips of our fingers. So, is it the reason behind our short-term memory loss?

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Trying to Remember

Be it any piece of information, who was the actress in the movie or where did I keep my bottle? Short-term memory loss makes it difficult for us to memorize. 

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Search is the new Memorize

When we cannot remember some information, we never try to memorise. We have the information right beneath our nose in internet which does the job. 

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Activation in Brain Regions

Internet searching is different from encyclopaedia-based information retrieval. Internet searching reduces activity in brain regions related to working memory. 

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Internet: The Brain’s new RAM

The online world is shown as a readily available alternative for your brain’s memory. It has everything you “need” to remember thereby turning of your thinking. 

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Attention Span

 We are under the constant downpour of information flood. These bursts of information affect our ability to provide attention to a very large extend. 

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Brain Functioning

Extensive internet is bringing alarm amongst experts. This may have an impact on our cognitive processes and holds responsibility for brain functioning changes. 

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Media Multi-Tasking

The never-ending flow of information from internet gives you trouble in sustained concentration. Our interest always turns to the newest information in line. 

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What is the Solution

Stay away from flooding your mind with information. Try to process the data you have in hand then proceed to the next. Puzzles and sudoku can help in the process.

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