I know theword, but it just wont come to mind.
And the harder I push myself to remember, the more the word escapes me.
The word is just beyond reachits on the tip of your tongue, as the phrase goes.
Why does this happen?
Other studies suggest that the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon simply has to do with the way our brains are wired.
Is this something to worry about?
psychology professor and founder ofThe Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
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Its possiblethough by no means a sure thingthat having these episodes oftencouldbe an early sign of cognitive impairment.
If youre worried about memory loss, its a good idea to speak to your primary care physician.
Are there situations where tip-of-the-tongue moments are more common?
Some weeks it might feel like youre constantly pausing while talking, trying to recall a word.
This is because stress and anxiety tend to interfere with thinking and reasoning.
What can you do to improve your recall?
Its sort of like pushing through a hard workout.
The more you use your brain, the better off its going to be, he says.
psychology professor and founder ofThe Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
A2022 review inCommunications Medicinefound that regular aerobic exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults without memory issues.
Also related (and crucial to having good memory): reducing stress.
To keep our recall sharp as we get older, we need to keep using our brains.
Maintaining goodsocial relationshipsand doing activities like puzzles and games provide mental stimulation and help keep your memory sharp.
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